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Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...- In 1789, one mysterious outbreak changed Australia's history; scientists may have solved itIn 1789, a horrific outbreak devastated Indigenous Australians around Sydney Harbor. Up to 70% of local First Nations people died. For over...
- Clade 1 Mpox virus found in US wastewater- here's what you need to know about health risksUS health officials have detected the severe Clade 1 Mpox virus in Pierce County wastewater, raising significant public health concerns. Th...
- We can be VAXit Bharat: Public sector alone can’t make India biotech-ready; firms, startups must jump inWhile India grapples with rising Covid cases and prepares for potential biological threats, the government's neglect of its scientists' suc...
- Who was Christopher Columbus? Celebrated for 'discovering' the Americas, and why is he so controversial?Columbus Day, celebrated in the United States on the second Monday of October, commemorates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas o...
- The ultimate fluffy boy: New study delves into extinction of a long haired & 'woolly' dog breedThe dogs occupied a previously underappreciated high-status in Indigenous societies, which revered the animals as members of the family and...
- A new virus on the horizon: How melting Arctic is releasing ancient germs & why it is worryingThis is not the first time that a viable virus has been detected in permafrost samples.
- Centre holds meeting with health experts to revisit existing guidelines for monkeypoxThe meeting, which was headed by Dr L Swasticharan, director of Emergency Medical Relief, was attended by officials from the National Aids ...
- Dos and don'ts to prevent monkeypoxThe 'Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease' issued by the Centre stated that any person of any age having a history of travel to af...
- Monkeypox: Experts say no need to panic as disease less contagious, rarely fatalAccording to these experts, a monkeypox outbreak can effectively be tackled by strong surveillance. The virus spread can be contained by is...
- Possibility of monkeypox becoming a pandemic is low: ResearchersThe group of public health and infectious diseases researchers said that the emergence of monkeypox disease in non-endemic areas is a remin...
- India is prepared for Monkeypox, no cases in country yet: ICMRThe health expert also emphasised keeping a close watch on unusual symptoms, especially those who have a travel history from the monkeypox-...
- Do not doubt the dose: Why some people are saying no to vaccinesA new survey by community social media platform Local Circles indicates 12% of the unvaccinated do not plan to get immunised, indicating it...
- Medical expert clears the air around COVID-19 vaccinesNew Delhi, To vaccinate or not to vaccinate - is the question on everybody's mind today. But in truth, an informed decision must be made as...
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- Ancient mummy's DNA reveals Hepatitis B existed since centuriesToronto, Jan 5 (IANS) The DNA analysis of the remains of a 16th century mummy has confirmed that the complex Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has ex...
- Smallpox may have emerged in more recent timesToronto, Dec 9 (IANS) Smallpox, a pathogen that caused millions of deaths worldwide, may not be an ancient disease but a much more modern k...
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