Tag: Outbreak
New study by BHU scientists raises prospect of Zika virus therapy
A team of researchers has found that the virus interacts with a set of cells called microglial cells, which protect the brain from infections and that a protein in the virus called ZIKV-NS1 plays an important role in its replication and immune evasion
IVI & Bharat Biotech begin Chikungunya vaccine trials in Costa Rica
Phase II and III trials are funded by the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) with support from the Ind-CEPI mission of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India.............................
COVID-19: Unrealistic optimism may be behind breaking lockdown, reveals survey
The survey highlights that 60.5% of people are worried about the health of their family members, while 45.3% are confident that Govt. will handle COVID-19 pandemic situation......................
COVID-19: PM Modi calls the role of pharma industry critical
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has asked the pharma industry to work on the manufacture of RNA Testing Kits for COVID-19 on a war footing. He also expressed commitment over maintaining the supply of APIs and manufacture within the country...............
Data mining can make early warning system to predict dengue possible
In the study, scientists at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehradun, used data mining tools to analyze weather parameters before and during dengue outbreaks in Delhi.............
Multi-disciplinary experts to investigate outbreak of febrile illness in Tamil Nadu
The team will not only assess the situation but will also provide necessary guidance to manage and address the recent upsurge..........