Corporates urge employees to stay alert as H1N1 cases surgeH1N1 cases have increased significantly, and monsoon fevers are at seasonal highs. Companies are issuing safety guidelines and advising emp...
26 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
In 2016, Singapore began releasing millions of non-biting male mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia. Years later, the bold experiment produced one of the world's most successful dengue-controlScientists using mosquitoes to fight dengue: Singapore has embarked on an ambitious project, deploying Wolbachia-infused male mosquitoes to...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Japan's Takeda bets on dengue vax to reshape India playbookTakeda Pharmaceutical's new dengue vaccine Qdenga received approval in India. The vaccine is expected to launch commercially in early 2027....
05 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Skit on Ram temple hurt Hindu sentiments: BJP, VHP; Pappu Yadav says protested to 'protect Sanatan'The BJP and VHP have taken a strong stance against Rahul Gandhi and Pappu Yadav, accusing them of disrespecting Hindu sentiments through a ...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
ICMR maps dengue strains nationwide as India eyes vaccine rolloutIndia's first dengue vaccine is nearing rollout as a study maps circulating virus strains. All four dengue serotypes are now circulating si...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in IndiaIndia's drug regulator has approved Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine, the first of its kind. This vaccine is expected to become available in ...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Takeda Biopharmaceuticals gets DCGI nod for dengue vaccine QDENGATakeda Biopharmaceuticals India has received market authorization for its dengue vaccine QDENGA. This vaccine is now approved for individua...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Mosquito killer drone: This 40-gram, palm-sized AI micro-drone kills flying insects and could one day help 'eradicate' mosquitoesMosquito killer drone: A palm-sized AI micro-drone has autonomously detected, tracked and intercepted a flying moth in mid-air, marking a s...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Dengue virus fever in USA: Over 9.7 million cases reported. Check symptoms, treatmentDengue fever is reported in the US as CDC has provided details about the Symptoms and treatment.
26 Jun, 2024, 10.08 PM IST
Study finds higher temperatures can make dengue virus more virulentIncreasing temperatures could make the Dengue virus more virulent, according to researchers at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology. T...
24 Aug, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
New study shows how dengue virus evolved in IndiaUntil 2012, the dominant strains in India were Dengue 1 and 3, the researchers said. However, in recent years, Dengue 2 has become more dom...
02 May, 2023, 12.44 PM IST
IISc's computational analysis throws light on how dengue virus evolved in IndiaCases of dengue – a mosquito-borne viral disease – have steadily increased in the last 50 years, predominantly in the South-East Asian coun...
01 May, 2023, 02.42 PM IST
New dengue virus confirmed in IndiaExperts are studying samples from Maharashtra, Delhi and some other states to find out whether the Asian genotype of DENV-1 was present in ...
01 Nov, 2017, 11.45 AM IST
First drug treatment for dengue in the offingDengue virus is estimated to infect up to 400 million people globally each year, researchers said.
10 Sep, 2015, 02.38 PM IST
New way to prevent dengue fever foundDengue is a viral infection spread between humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Dengue causes flu-like symptoms, including intense headaches...
01 Apr, 2015, 06.36 PM IST
Powerful antibody against dengue virus foundWhile antibody 5J7 has been found to be effective against DENV-3, the remaining two serotypes of dengue virus (DENV-2 and DENV-4) have to b...
22 Feb, 2015, 03.35 PM IST