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 ...
Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'An idea is like a virus, resilient, highly contagious. Even the smallest seed of an idea can grow', actor teaches how to channelise the smallest thought into realityLeonardo DiCaprio's memorable line from Inception, 'An idea is like a virus,' captures the dynamic character of thoughts. The quote dives i...
Pandemic is over but Covid-19 is not: Study says it may reactivate dormant viruses in your bodyThe emergence of severe COVID-19 cases has the potential to awaken dormant viruses already residing in the body. Researchers have identifie...
H1N1 cases in Delhi : What are the symptoms, prevention tips as cases jump 6-fold from last yearDelhi has recorded a sharp increase in H1N1 influenza cases this season. Infections have risen to 1,344 from 229 during the corresponding p...
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...
Scientists used AI to create 16 new viruses that never existed in nature; they worked and now experts fear how the technology could be usedResearchers have successfully used artificial intelligence to design entirely new viruses. These laboratory-tested viruses function as inte...
Scientists use AI to create viruses that don’t exist in nature for the first timeScientists have designed and created new viruses using artificial intelligence. These AI-designed bacteriophages successfully replicated an...
Centre to bar drugmakers from selling mislabelled, fraudulently approved products under new provisionsNew rules will bar drugmakers from selling products if false information was provided. The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has am...
India, Africa powerful force for global progress: JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a mu...
Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemicsThe Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly. Delayed detection and military conflict hinder containment efforts...
Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus cases riseA national team has been sent to Gujarat and Rajasthan to aid the ongoing Chandipura virus disease outbreak. Experts are investigating the ...
Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government actionGujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units r...
ICAR develops indigenous African Swine Fever vaccine, strengthening India’s biosecurityDr. M.L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR said that this breakthrough marks the dawn of a new era in veterinary science.
Gujarat reports 35 Chandipura Virus cases, 22 deaths: Health Minister Praful PansheriyaGujarat has confirmed 35 Chandipura virus cases out of 184 people tested, with 22 deaths reported so far, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya...
Florida woman diagnosed with three cancers after learning husband's infidelity left her with a cancer-causing STIA Tampa woman discovered her husband's infidelity led to a cancer-causing HPV diagnosis. She subsequently developed three distinct cancers,...
Australia confirms first 'mass mortality' event from H5 bird flu in native seabirdsAustralia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu. This outbreak occurred in a large group of native seabirds in Sout...
Been bitten by a dog and left with a wound? Doctor says one activity can increase risk of being diagnosed with rabies: ‘It introduces rabies virus to your nervous system…’Suffering a dog bite can be extremely painful. There is also the risk of becoming diagnosed with rabies, a fatal disease. However, there is...