First person to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly 2 months laterRichard Slayman, 62, passed away two months after a groundbreaking genetically modified pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hosp...
12 May, 2024, 07.10 AM IST
Big news for Kidney patients: Pig kidney successfully transplanted into a living patientIn a groundbreaking procedure at Massachusetts General Hospital, doctors successfully transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient,...
22 Mar, 2024, 02.59 PM IST
Improving Anti-viral immune response can be the secret to a longer life: StudyHave we finally found the solution to reverse ageing?
05 Apr, 2023, 07.58 AM IST
Omicron may be as severe as previous COVID variants, study findsThe yet-to-be-published study, posted as preprint on Research Square on May 2, adjusted for factors such as demographics, vaccination statu...
05 May, 2022, 05.46 PM IST
COVID-19 vaccine-induced antibodies less effective against some coronavirus variants: StudyAccording to the scientists neutralising antibodies work by binding tightly to the virus and blocking it from entering cells, thus preventi...
13 Mar, 2021, 01.09 PM IST
Scientists outline steps for safely receiving COVID-19 vaccineAfter closer review of the data related to allergic reactions, the US FDA recommended that the mRNA vaccines, based on the genetic material...
02 Jan, 2021, 02.17 PM IST
Research reveals compromised transfer of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies through placentaNew research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Cell reveals lower than expected transfer of pro...
24 Dec, 2020, 01.13 PM IST
Googling for gut symptoms predicts coronavirus hot spots, a Massachusetts study findsResearchers at the top-ranked hospital in Boston compared search interest in loss of taste and appetite, and diarrhea with the reported inc...
13 Sep, 2020, 10.21 AM IST
New app can track corona symptoms, inform users about hotspots and hospital capacityThe app may be useful as a planning tool to inform guidelines around self-isolation.
06 May, 2020, 05.29 PM IST
A cause worth fighting for: Mariah Carey, Billie Eilish to headline coronavirus benefit TV specialThe one-hour special will be hosted by Elton John and broadcast on Fox.
26 Mar, 2020, 09.19 AM IST
- Penicillin allergy may increase risk of infections
New York, Oct 9 (IANS) Surgical patients with recorded penicillin allergy may be at 50 per cent higher risk of developing infections, new r...
09 Oct, 2017, 05.37 PM IST
- Researchers generate human antibodies in the lab
Bengaluru, July 25 (IANS) A new laboratory technique that will accelerate development of vaccines to protect people from a wide range of di...
25 Jul, 2017, 11.27 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to open H N Hospital next weekIt has collaboration with John Hopkins, MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Southern California.
17 Oct, 2014, 07.45 PM IST
Legroom wars: 2nd US plane diverted after seat reclining rowThe American Airlines' Paris-bound flight was diverted to the Logan International Airport in Boston after a spat over seat reclining, offic...
29 Aug, 2014, 05.22 PM IST
HIV tests every 5 years can save millions of lives in IndiaProviding universal HIV testing for India's billion-plus population every five years can save millions of lives.
11 Jun, 2013, 03.02 PM IST
- 4 Indian-American scientists receive US presidential award
Barack Obama has named four Indian-American scientists among 96 researchers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Awar...
24 Jul, 2012, 11.43 AM IST
- Doctors sound alarm on herbal cures
Studies have shown seemingly harmless supplements can have dangerous side-effects when consumed in excess.
06 May, 2012, 04.13 AM IST