Hyderabad researchers at CCMB have discovered a “molecular glue” in plants that traps and disables viruses by forming protein condensates. The breakthrough, published in a leading journal, could aid crop protection and open new possibilities for treating human diseases.
A 61-year-old plant mycologist who is based out of Kolkata has reportedly become the first man on the planet to contract a deadly fungal infection caused by plants.
Sydney: Researchers from Australian universities developed a spray that can stop the spread of bacteria and viruses, including the Covid-19 virus. Published in the journal Advanced Science, the long-lasting spray coats common surfaces and repels viruses and bacteria through an air-filled barrier as well as killing pathogens, Xinhua news agency reported. One of its inventors, biomedical […]
Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic and a long list of maladies that have plagued humanity since time immemorial. But, is there anything to celebrate about them? Power of bacterial viruses Bacteriophages, or phages for short, keep bacterial populations in check, both on land and at sea. They kill […]
London: People who have had Covid-19 are at increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a study. The study, published in the journal Diabetologia, showed that patients with Covid-19 developed Type 2 diabetes more frequently than people with acute upper respiratory tract infections (AURI), which are also frequently caused by viruses. The relative […]
The lab was equipped with ultra-modern equipment such as bio-safety cabinet, automated nucleic acid extraction centrifuge, real-time RT-PCR machine and others with serology, PCR, general and culture wings
The pandemic has led to an accelerated adoption of countless gadgets and tech-enabled services in India and here comes a wearable air purifier called AirTamer that is finding good traction among
