Another Pandemic On The Horizon? Experts Warn Of Zombie Viruses In The Arctic
Researchers are worried about a new global crisis that zombie viruses residing in the permafrosts can unleash upon the world.
Jan 23, 2024, 20:43 PM IST
Researchers develop a facemask for detecting viral exposure
Do you know scientists have developed a face mask that can detect common respiratory viruses in the air as droplets or aerosols? Read this to know more.
Sep 25, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
World Hepatitis Day: How much do you know about hepatitis – Take the QUIZ to find out here
A good information and knowledge about hepatitis risks can help people prevent themselves from getting infected or passing the infection on to others.
Jul 28, 2017, 10:24 AM IST
Researcher develops flexible glass for tiny medical devices
Researchers have developed a new way to make the normally brittle material of glass bend and flex.
Mar 24, 2017, 23:43 PM IST
Food poisoning? Try these simple home remedies!
Food poisoning is an illness caused by consuming contaminated food with bacteria, viruses, parasites or toxins.
Jan 09, 2017, 12:08 PM IST
Novel test that can diagnose 416 viruses from tropical regions
According to the researchers, the tool can be used by reference laboratories to assist epidemiological surveillance by detecting pathogens with the potential to cause epidemics in humans.
Dec 02, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Chinese scientists discover 1,445 new viruses
The research was led by a team of scientists at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with the findings published online in the journal Nature Thursday.
Nov 25, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
Our DNA less 'human' than scientists previously thought!
About eight percent of what we think of as our "human" DNA actually came from viruses.
Mar 23, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Japan develops sensor to detect viruses in five minutes
Japanese electronics giant Toshiba in collaboration with Osaka University has developed a sensor that detects infectious viruses in five minutes, the media reported on Tuesday.
Mar 15, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Shots for other viruses offer clues in race for Zika vaccine
Scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine, and while they're starting from scratch against a poorly understood disease, copying shots for similar viruses offers a head start.
Mar 15, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
Single vaccine for Chikungunya, related viruses comes closer to reality
Researchers have identified "broadly neutralizing" antibodies that protect against infection by multiple, distantly related alphaviruses, including Chikungunya virus, that cause fever and debilitating joint pain.
Nov 11, 2015, 11:44 AM IST
Ancient 'magic' plant to help grow food in space
A team of Australian scientists has discovered a gene in a "magical" plant that will open the door for space-based food production, especially during deeper human missions, including to Mars.
Nov 04, 2015, 16:13 PM IST
Drug from banana substance may help fight AIDS
A substance originally found in bananas and carefully edited by scientists could lead to drugs that fight off a wide range of viruses, including those that cause AIDS, Hepatitis C and influenza, new research suggests.
Oct 23, 2015, 12:47 PM IST
Rectal compound can help prevent HIV
A rectal microbicide formulated as an enema can help prevent HIV and possibly other sexually transmitted infections, a new study has said.
Oct 18, 2015, 15:14 PM IST
