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COVID-19 had a scientific head start; the next pandemic virus may be a stranger. NVIDIA and Google DeepMind are using AI to map 2,800 viruses before the next outbreak- Cockroach milk once touted as a ‘superfood’ - But scientists explain why ethics and logistics could make its energy-dense potential too difficult to exploit
- Cockroach milk has 3 times the energy of cow’s milk; 10 years after the bizarre discovery, researchers from India, France, Japan and US honored with 2026 Ig Nobel Chemistry prize in Switzerland
- The Liver Doc reacts to Sonali Bendre’s claim that her 18-hour intermittent fasting prevented resurgence of cancer: ‘Your cancer went into remission after…’Renowned hepatologist The Liver Doc recently lashed out against Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre for her claim that intermittent fasting pla...21 Jul, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
- The Hidden Biology Behind Some of the Internet’s Strangest Animal MomentsSurprising animal behaviors, from birds to amphibians, are revealing deep biological processes. Scientists are uncovering how viruses manip...04 Mar, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- IISc scientists develop miniproteins that may prevent COVID infectionResearchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have designed a new class of artificial peptides or miniproteins that they ...06 Jun, 2022, 04.10 PM IST
- IISc researchers provide alternative mechanism to render viruses like SARS-CoV-2 inactiveA protein-protein interaction is often like that of a lock and a key, the Bengaluru-based IISc noted in a statement. This interaction can b...06 Jun, 2022, 01.56 PM IST
- IISc researchers find Asthma drug Montelukast can block crucial SARS-CoV-2 proteinApproved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the drug, called montelukast, has been around for more than 20 years and is usually ...25 Apr, 2022, 08.38 PM IST
- Scientists find new drug target to treat coronavirus, fight future pandemicThe latest study, published in the journal Science Signaling, provides critical information that could aid drug development against future ...08 Jul, 2021, 01.29 PM IST
- Himachal's IIT Mandi researchers reveal structure of key protein in COVID-19 virusAccording to the team, current COVID-19 treatments simply manage symptoms while the body fights off the infection with its immune defence s...27 May, 2021, 06.49 PM IST
- Anti-viral coating on face masks may kill coronavirus, UK study findsAccording to 'The Daily Telegraph', the invisible coating on facemasks attacks the virus by rapturing its outer layer, effectively eliminat...15 Feb, 2021, 09.38 AM IST
- Scientists say UK strain unlikely to affect efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, warn against more mutationsMore than 40 countries, including India, have banned travel to and from the UK, a move several scientists said was necessary in view of the...22 Dec, 2020, 06.45 PM IST
- Persistence of 'abnormal fused cells' may cause lung damage in Covid patientsThe formation of fused cells is due to the viral spike protein, which corona uses to enter the cell.05 Nov, 2020, 02.39 PM IST
- Scientists, including one of Indian-origin, identify hundreds of potential Covid-19 drugs using AIThe scientists developed a drug discovery pipeline that identified several candidates.13 Aug, 2020, 05.28 PM IST
- NCBS scientists identify 33 molecules that could be used to treat virus patientsA group of scientists led by Professor R. Sowdhamini at NCBS has identified the 33 small molecules from a database of over 3,30,000 small m...03 Jul, 2020, 02.32 PM IST
- Scientists identify drugs that may block coronavirus from jumping to uninfected cellsThey said sometimes this hijacking interferes with the activity of the host's proteins and other important molecules such as enzymes, which...29 Jun, 2020, 07.09 PM IST
- Cocktail of antibodies may block coronavirus infection, shows studyThe study, published in the journal Nature, noted that antibodies, produced by the immune system of recovered people, can neutralise the vi...18 May, 2020, 05.44 PM IST
- Studying the structure of coronavirus will help discovery of vaccineStudying the structure of the coronavirus will help the discovery of a vaccine, leading national and international therapeutics, who are tr...17 Apr, 2020, 11.00 AM IST
- Drug target for Ebola-like viruses identifiedEffective treatments such as vaccines and drug therapies are not available for many of these infections.11 May, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
- Key part of hepatitis C virus pictured in great detail: ReportsThe findings can bring an effective hepatitis C vaccine closer to reality.29 Nov, 2013, 04.44 PM IST
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