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WHO Chief Scientist: Covid vaccination is not absolute protection

August 13, 2021

Chief scientist of World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, noted that though Covid-19 vaccines may not provide absolute protection against emerging variants of the coronavirus. However, it can reduce risks of death and complications. Highlights Dr Swaminathan further emphasised ..

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IISc-Mynvax’s heat-tolerant Covid vaccine

July 16, 2021

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru has developed a heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulation. While studying on animals, it was found to be effective against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Key Points Research was published in ACS Infectious Diseases journal. ..

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Kappa Covid Variant Detected in Uttar Pradesh

July 9, 2021

Two cases of highly transmissible Kappa variant of COVID-19 were detected in Uttar Pradesh, recently. Highlights Cases were reported after genome sequencing of samples at Lucknow’s King George medical college. Genome sequencing is a laboratory process which is instrumental for ..

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Study: Nano-decoys from human LSCs can neutralize SARS-CoV-2

June 25, 2021

A recent study finds that, Nano-decoys can bind to and neutralize SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Key Points Nano-decoys are made from human lung spheroid cells (LSCs). It promotes viral clearance and reduce lung injury in macaque model of COVID-19. Nano-decoy therapy could ..

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What are Monoclonal antibodies?

June 21, 2021

Recently, scientists conducted experiments on monoclonal antibody cocktail named REGEN-COV2. Antibody has been found to be life-saving treatment for severely affected Covid-19 patients. What are Monoclonal Antibodies? Monoclonal antibodies are artificial antibodies that perform the activity of our immune systems. ..

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What is AY.1 variant of Coronavirus?

June 16, 2021

Recently, WHO tagged B.1.617.2 strain of coronavirus as ‘Delta’ variant, which now has further mutated. Mutated form of Delta variant is being termed as “Delta Plus” or “AY.1” variant. Key Points Delta variant was identified as one of the factors ..

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Antibody Cocktail treatment for Covid

June 10, 2021

Doctors from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi have successfully analysed the monoclonal antibody therapy on two Covid-19 patients. This therapy resulted into fast progression of symptoms within first seven days. About the therapy Two patients were administered REGCov2 ..

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Vajra Kavach Disinfection System

June 1, 2021

Mumbai-based start-up, Indra water has developed “Vajra Kavach Disinfection System” which removes scourge of viral particles from equipment used by Corona warriors front line workers. About Disinfection System Disinfection System removes any possible traces of SARS-Cov-2 virus from Personal Protective ..

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