Hantavirus scientists were close to vaccine but ran out of moneyScientists in Chile developed antibodies that successfully neutralised the deadly Andes hantavirus in lab and animal studies, raising hopes...
14 May, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Covid scientist warns the world of deadly virus found in two animals in ChinaA study in Nature reveals that animals farmed for fur, food, or traditional medicine, such as raccoon dogs and minks, harbor numerous virus...
05 Sep, 2024, 04.36 PM IST
Scientists identify new coronavirus commonly found in rodentsThe study of approximately 260 bank voles caught around Grimso, in Orebro County in Sweden shows that the virus is well established in the ...
04 Jun, 2022, 12.33 PM IST
Do you suspect you might have Covid-19? Then better avoid contact with petsHow easily animals can get and spread the virus might change with different variants.
16 Dec, 2021, 05.32 PM IST
China’s wildlife is a pandemic ‘waiting to happen,’ study findsAlthough the authors in China, the U.S., Belgium and Australia didn’t find anything resembling SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for ...
13 Nov, 2021, 09.23 AM IST
Novel antibody reduces severity of COVID-19 infection: StudyThe researchers identified over 1,700 antibodies, which the immune system produces to bind at specific sites on specific viruses to block t...
03 Nov, 2021, 12.45 PM IST
How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak - and why it's so trickyIn order to predict and prevent future pandemics like COVID-19, researchers need to find the origin of the viruses that cause them. This is...
11 Jun, 2021, 01.14 PM IST
New type of coronavirus originating in dogs, was first detected between 2017-2018: StudyIt also contained a genetic deletion, or mutation, that was not found in any known canine coronaviruses.
21 May, 2021, 06.08 PM IST
WHO urges pause in market sale of captured live wild animalsThe World Health Organization, backed by key partners, issued new guidance saying that animals _ particularly wild animals _ ``are the sour...
13 Apr, 2021, 02.05 PM IST
Russia registers world's first COVID-19 vaccine for animals: WatchdogRussia already has three coronavirus vaccines for humans, the most well known of which is Sputnik V. Moscow has also given emergency approv...
31 Mar, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
Animal Planet's new documentary will explore effects of coronavirus on animals'The Zoo: COVID-19 And Animals' will premiere on Sunday.
13 May, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
Two New York cats become first US pets to test positive for COVID-19The cats, from separate areas of New York state, had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. It is believed that...
23 Apr, 2020, 09.28 AM IST
Wildlife samples to be tested for coronavirus soonAmid growing concern over transmission of coronavirus in wildlife animals and pets, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), amo...
10 Apr, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
In a first, Bronx zoo tiger 'Nadia' tests positive for Covid-19, develops dry cough, loss of appetiteThe Bronx zoo said preventative measures were in place for caretakers as well as all cats in the city's zoos.
07 Apr, 2020, 09.59 AM IST
As pressure for coronavirus vaccine mounts, scientists debate risks of accelerated testingStudies have suggested that coronavirus vaccines carry the risk of what is known as vaccine enhancement, where instead of protecting agains...
11 Mar, 2020, 04.46 PM IST
Hong Kong quarantines dog for coronavirus, experts caution over pet spreadAnimal health experts examining the Hong Kong case said pet owners should not be overly concerned and should not abandon their pets.
05 Mar, 2020, 01.53 PM IST
Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positiveThat's the conclusion of Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department after a dog in quarantine tested weak positive for ...
05 Mar, 2020, 01.51 PM IST