Hidden reservoir of Covid virus identified in body cells by Indian scientistsThe study focused on extracellular vesicles (EVs), microscopic particles released by cells, revealing a previously unknown aspect that coul...
13 Dec, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
Indian scientists find hidden reservoir of Covid virus in body cellsEven for individuals deemed virus-free by conventional tests, the presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA within EVs may indicate a potential source for...
13 Dec, 2023, 04.34 PM IST
Research suggests Covid can persist in lungs for up to two yearsThis prolonged presence is linked to a failure in innate immunity, the body's initial defence against pathogens.
11 Dec, 2023, 08.49 PM IST
World Pneumonia Day: What you need to know about pneumonia as we battle rising pollution levelsPneumonia can either be mild or even life-threatening. It has deadly effects on infants and young children, people older than age 65, and p...
12 Nov, 2022, 12.32 PM IST
Omicron can make kids sick, and is lethal for unvaccinated, says Cambridge virologist Ravindra GuptaGupta says the third dose is essential, because of the immune escape of Omicron, which requires higher antibody levels of protection agains...
19 Jan, 2022, 09.32 AM IST
Coronavirus can persist for months after traversing entire bodyThe coronavirus’s propensity to infect cells outside the airways and lungs is contested, with numerous studies providing evidence for and a...
26 Dec, 2021, 11.52 PM IST
Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identifiedThe findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest that the drug diABZI activates the body's innate immune response, the fi...
31 May, 2021, 01.06 PM IST
How lung temperature influences coronavirus replication decodedNatural temperature differences which exist in the upper and lower respiratory tract influence the replication of the novel coronavirus and...
01 Apr, 2021, 01.49 PM IST
Scientists publish microscopic images of coronavirus infected cells taken from respiratory tractThe generated high-powered microscopic images show a large number of the virus particles on human respiratory surfaces, ready to spread inf...
13 Sep, 2020, 04.16 PM IST
New discovery: Antibody that may protect against COVID-19 infection identifiedThe researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) in the US discovered and characterised a cross-reactive human mo...
25 Aug, 2020, 01.03 PM IST
Not just respiratory droplets, airborne dust & fibre particles can also spread coronavirusMicroscopic fibres from an inanimate object may carry infectious viruses.
18 Aug, 2020, 05.51 PM IST
Previously known antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patients: StudyAccording to the study, published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, treatment with the drug interferon(IFN)- α2b may significantly ac...
16 May, 2020, 03.24 PM IST
All the Covid-19 symptoms you didn’t know aboutCovid is now emerging as a pathogen capable of harming in a myriad of unexpected, and sometimes lethal, ways.
12 May, 2020, 09.11 PM IST
Don't share household items like cups, regularly disinfect door knobs & mobile: Preventive tips for asthma patients during the pandemicPeople with underlying conditions are at higher risk of Covid-19.
05 May, 2020, 04.47 PM IST
Researchers have identified potential target for antiviral treatment for COVID-19The scientists assessed the intricate procedure of membrane fusion in the viruses, which they said is a critical part of the mechanism by w...
08 Apr, 2020, 11.24 AM IST
There is a ‘tipping point’ before coronavirus killsOne in seven patients develops difficulty breathing and other severe complications, while 6 per cent become critical. These patients typica...
09 Mar, 2020, 09.31 AM IST
E-cigarettes not a 'healthy' replacement, may kill mouth cellsThe vapours from an e-cigarette increase the risk of infection, gum disease inflammation and even cancer.
20 Nov, 2016, 05.41 PM IST