What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 pandemic? All detailsHKU5-CoV-2 virus in China: After Covid-19 and HMPV, a new bat coronavirus discovered in China has sparked concerns among health officials a...
24 Feb, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
Another pandemic? China scientists discover new bat coronavirus that poses risk of animal-to-human transmissionA team of Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus with the potential for animal-to-human transmission. The virus, named H...
21 Feb, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
Research finds long Covid's muscle fatigue linked to depletion of ACE2 receptorsResearchers at the University of Malta have found that depletion of ACE2 receptors, which permit SARS-CoV-2 to enter cells and cause COVID-...
19 Aug, 2023, 07.34 PM IST
Experts say no NeoCov threat in current formThe coronavirus NeoCoV, described as a potential threat to humanity by Chinese researchers this week, poses no actual danger in its current...
31 Jan, 2022, 02.14 PM IST
NeoCov coronavirus found in bats may pose threat to humans in future, scientists cautionA type of coronavirus, NeoCov, that spreads among bats in South Africa may pose a threat to humans in future if it mutates further, accordi...
28 Jan, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
Does a new study really show that hydroxychloroquine might be effective against omicron?The researchers conclude, as many others have, that antibodies (the proteins that neutralise the virus) against previous variants or induce...
17 Jan, 2022, 11.38 AM IST
Computer model predicts Omicron may evolve to increase transmission, immune escapeThe scientists from Boston College in the US developed a computer model that can predict mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and provide ins...
06 Jan, 2022, 12.31 PM IST
Mini antibodies against COVID-19 isolated from llama may prevent infectionPreliminary results, published in the journal Scientific Reports, suggest that the nanobody appears to work equally well in either liquid o...
24 Dec, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
Sex hormones, chromosomes might play a role in better Covid outcomes in women than men, says studyHormones contribute to a stronger immune response in female patients.
21 Dec, 2020, 02.07 PM IST
Covid-19 virus may hijack our cells' cholesterol system to spread through body, says studyThe study suggests that SARS-CoV-2 may use the cell's internal cholesterol mechanisms to enhance infection.
27 Nov, 2020, 03.09 PM IST
Coronavirus does not directly cause loss of taste, it may happen during inflammationThe study also indicates that taste bud cells are not vulnerable to Covid.
13 Aug, 2020, 04.33 PM IST
Can you get Covid-19 infection through food? Study suggests taste bud cells are not coronavirus targetsResearchers also showed that other viruses that affect taste, including the flu virus.
06 Aug, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
Mums-to-be, stay safe: Embryos could be vulnerable to coronavirus in second week of pregnancyIf the mother gets sick, it could affect the chances of a successful pregnancy.
05 Aug, 2020, 03.03 PM IST
New study shows common BP drugs don't increase Covid-19 severityThere have been widespread concerns that the drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), might cause an increase in the ...
23 Jul, 2020, 05.57 PM IST
'How coronavirus enters cells decoded, may help develop new drugs'According to the researchers, including those from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US, understanding how the novel coronavir...
27 May, 2020, 05.43 PM IST
The Covid 'gender' conundrum: Men are more vulnerable to coronavirus due to high levels of 'gateway' moleculeGateway molecule enables novel coronavirus to infect healthy cells.
11 May, 2020, 05.11 PM IST
Decoded: Why COVID-19 is more severe in older people than youngThis study reported more severe disease outcomes in patients with hypertension.
24 Mar, 2020, 12.34 PM IST