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The use of high-grade face masks sees 100 per cent protection against direct, ward-based Covid-19 infection, says study

The invention, described in an article in the journal Nature Methods, could open new avenues in advanced microscopy, the researchers say.

The authors note that this presents challenges at both the individual and population levels, since current vaccine protocols may not provide adequate protection to immunosuppressed patients

The study published in the journal Blood Advances underscores the need for COVID-19 risk reduction strategies and vaccination for this medically vulnerable population.

Hyderabad: Research by ReaGene Innovations Private Limited, a startup incubated at the ASPIRE-BioNEST, and INDRAS Private Limited suggests that an anti-diabetic drug Ertugliflozin, can be repurposed to treat Covid-19. According to the findings, the repurposed drug binds effectively to the receptor binding domain of the spike protein of Covid-19 and also displayed significant anti-inflammatory and […]

With the delta variant, a study by British researchers found people were well protected when they got both doses of either the AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines.

Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disease affecting the part of the nervous system that controls our ability to move our muscles voluntarily.

Less visitors meant the numbers of birds grew in the Divjaka-Karavasta National Park

Africa has reported many new outbreaks of the variant as Tunisia, Mozambique, Uganda, Nigeria and Malawi are among the 11 countries targeted by Delta.

Keeping in touch with their families and loved ones is the what most doctors say help them stay calm even after working non-stop for long hours.

The apex Indian court, in 2018, passed the landmark decision of scrapping Article 377, which decriminalized homosexuality.

The study, titled 'What are friends for? The impact of friendship on communicative efficiency and cortisol response during collaborative problem solving among younger and older women', was published in the Journal of Women and Aging.

Led by a team of researchers at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the results suggest that the proteins could help researchers identify diabetics most at risk of kidney damage

In the US, two models of masks with a see-through portion in the mouth area have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Semen testing from home has been challenging so far because of the quick mortality of the sperm which poses a logistical challenge.

The rainy season is synonymous with humidity and skincare becomes all the more important because humidity does not support healthy skin.

With travel restrictions easing and Covid cases consistently dropping across the country, domestic travel is booming.

A truly limited edition book, the 1983 World Cup Opus will feature the untold stories and journeys of all 14 players and their manager.

Unsurprisingly, going monochrome or popping accessories work equally well with green. While punchy shades like emerald and parakeet catch the eye, softer mint and sage are perfect in transitional weather.

The 'Befikre' star took to Instagram on Wednesday morning to share a series of photos of himself rocking an Alessandro Michele blue satin tracksuit. He paired it up with gold jewellery, glares, handbag, red hat and a trench coat. His long hair just goes perfectly with his attire!

The FSSAI in its recent directive mandated all the food businesses to mention the FSSAI License/Registration number on receipts/ invoices/ cash memo/ bills etc. from October 1, 2021 onward.

Covaxin comprises a disabled form of SARS-CoV-2 that cannot replicate but still stimulates the immune system to make antibodies against the virus.

76 per cent people find content or recommendations by actual consumers to be more honest and believable than advertising by brands

The classic cup of tea has an indelible fan following across the subcontinent, but with a new generation, tea has found several new identities.