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'Batwoman' Shi Zhengli discovered a new bat coronavirus HKU5-Cov-2 and its impact on human health. Who is she?- HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China sparks global concern: Know its symptoms and how does it spread
- What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 pandemic? All details
- Another bat virus discovered from China—Here’s what makes HKU5-CoV-2 different from COVID-19A team of Chinese researchers has discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which has the potential to infect human cells. The virus, l...23 Feb, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
- Another pandemic brewing? Newly found coronavirus HKU5-CoV-2 in bats in China could be the next global threat; will vaccines work? Here are all detailsChinese scientists have discovered a new coronavirus in bats called HKU5-CoV-2. It has similarities to SARS-CoV-2 and can infect human cell...21 Feb, 2025, 10.52 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
- T cells provide immunity against severe Covid: Study'Cellular immune response' refers to immunity through T lymphocytes or T cells that recognise specific foreign antigens and kill cells carr...03 Dec, 2021, 07.33 AM IST
- New study suggests that exposure to common cold virus may provide some protection from COVID-19The research found that the common respiratory virus jump-starts the activity of interferon-stimulated genes.16 Jun, 2021, 05.38 PM IST
- Insacog set to scan data as Vietnam reports a hybrid variantVietnam reports detection of a new SARS-COV-2 variant, which is a combination of B.1.617 (first detected in India) and B.1.117 (found first...30 May, 2021, 11.59 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
- 17 laboratories to be added to the Indian Sars-Cov-2 Genomics Consortium InsacogInsacog is a consortium of laboratories which screens samples from states and international travellers to understand the spread and mutatio...18 May, 2021, 08.34 AM IST
- Two +ve tests at interval of 102 days with one -ve defined as SARS-CoV-2 re-infection: ICMR studyAccording to the study 'SARS-CoV-2 re-infection: development of an epidemiological definition from India' which has been published by Cambr...01 Apr, 2021, 12.46 PM IST
- Contagious and concerning: What we know about Covid-19 variantsOf the current known variants, three are particularly worrying: those initially detected in southeast England, South Africa and in travelle...26 Mar, 2021, 09.29 PM IST
- Covid-19: Antibodies may last from days to years, depending on infection severity, says studyAntibodies against the novel coronavirus wane at different rates, lasting for mere days in some individuals, while persisting in others for...24 Mar, 2021, 12.22 PM IST
- Hyderabad may be moving towards herd immunity, shows studyThe study was carried out by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and vaccine innovator...05 Mar, 2021, 08.19 AM IST
- 82 people have tested positive for new mutant variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India: GovtTheir close contacts have also been put under quarantine. A comprehensive contact-tracing exercise has been initiated for their co-travelle...08 Jan, 2021, 02.04 PM IST
- Drug regulator approves Hyderabad-based Biological E's phase I/II trials of Covid vaccineBiological E has tied up with an undisclosed company and will be conducting the trials. The announcement about the tie up is likely to be m...28 Oct, 2020, 05.34 PM IST
- ICMR invites cos to develop its anti-serum against CovidAntiserum is a blood serum that contains antibodies against a virus that can be injected to prevent or treat an infection. Some common exam...26 Jun, 2020, 07.20 AM IST
- View: How to prioritise Covid-19 vaccine recipientsThe guiding principle should be that all lives matter equally, in the sense in which all are equal before the law: in their innate humanity...27 May, 2020, 02.47 PM IST
- Quitting smoking may reduce risk of severe coronavirus infection, shows studySmoking may cause an increase in the expression of ACE2, the protein that SARS-CoV-2 uses to enter human cells.19 May, 2020, 05.21 PM IST
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