Pfizer Vaccine Highly Effective Against COVID-19 Hospitalisations For 6 Months: Lancet Study
Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 05, 2021, WashingtonTwo doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are 90 per cent effective against hospitalisation from the disease for all variants, including Delta, for at least six months, according to a study published in The Lancet journal on Tuesday.
ISRO Planning "Next Generation" Astronomy Satellite, Says Top Space Agency Official
Press Trust of India | Saturday October 02, 2021, BengaluruThe Indian Space Research Organisation is exploring the possibility of developing a next-generation astronomy satellite, a top official from the space agency has indicated.
New Drug Combination Found Effective Against COVID-19 Infection: Study
Press Trust of India | Friday October 01, 2021, LondonA new drug combination can suppress infection by the S-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, according to a study conducted in animals and cell cultures.
New Discovery About Immune "Sentinel" Cells May Aid In Cancer Treatment
Asian News International | Sunday September 26, 2021, Parkville (Australia)Researchers during a recent study made a surprise discovery about how immune ''sentinel'' cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs in development for cancer treatment.
COVID-19 May Be Linked To Risk Of Rare Disorder Causing Paralysis: Study
Press Trust of India | Thursday September 23, 2021, LondonInfection with the virus that causes COVID-19 may be associated with risk of developing Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disorder in which a person's immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness and occasionally paralysis, a study says.
Severe COVID-19 Can Lead To Delirium, US Study Finds
Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 22, 2021, WashingtonA study of 150 patients hospitalised for COVID in the US at the beginning of the pandemic found that 73 per cent had delirium, a serious disturbance in mental state wherein a person is confused, agitated and unable to think clearly.
Inhibiting Targets Of Covid Virus Proteases Can Block Infection, Shows Study
Asian News International | Tuesday September 21, 2021, LiverpoolResearchers at the University of Liverpool have shown how SARS-CoV-2 viral proteases attack the host cell, and how this can be targeted to stop virus replication in cell culture using existing drugs.
2 Space Technology Startups Get Access To ISRO Facilities. What They Plan To Test
Press Trust of India | Saturday September 18, 2021, BengaluruThe Department of Space (DoS) has entered into a Framework MoU with aerospace startup Agnikul Cosmos for access to ISRO facilities and expertise towards the development and testing of subsystems/systems of space launch vehicles.
EU Lawmakers Seek To Intensify Efforts To Protect Animals Used In Scientific Research
Agence France-Presse | Thursday September 16, 2021, StrasbourgThe European Parliament on Thursday asked the European Union to intensify efforts to stop using animals for scientific research.
New Artificial Intelligence Tool Can Help Treat COVID-19 Patients Globally: Study
Press Trust of India | Thursday September 16, 2021, LondonA team of international researchers has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can predict how much extra oxygen a COVID-19 patient might need during hospital care.
COVID-19 Vaccine May Have Link With Menstrual Changes, Must Be Investigated: Study
Press Trust of India | Thursday September 16, 2021, LondonA link between changes in the menstrual cycle and COVID-19 vaccination is plausible, and must be investigated, according to an editorial published in the peer-reviewed British Medical Journal today.
6 Feet Distance May Not Be Enough To Prevent Virus Spread Indoors: Study
Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 15, 2021, WashingtonPhysical distancing of two metres - about six and a half feet - may not be enough to sufficiently prevent transmission of virus-carrying airborne aerosols indoors, according to a study.
Scientists Unravel Mystery Behind Odisha's Rare, Endemic 'Black Tigers'
Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 14, 2021, New DelhiThe enduring mystery behind the 'black tigers' of Similipal in Odisha may finally have been resolved with researchers identifying a single mutation in a gene that causes their distinctive stripes to broaden and spread into their tawny pelt.
NASA's $10 Billion Space Telescope To Launch In December
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 08, 2021, WashingtonThe James Webb Space Telescope, which astronomers hope will herald a new era of discovery, will launch on December 18, NASA said Wednesday.
Animals "Shape-Shifting" To Adapt To Climate Change, New Study Shows
Agence France-Presse | Wednesday September 08, 2021, ParisSome animals are "shape-shifting" and have developed bigger tails, beaks and ears to regulate their body temperatures as the planet warms, according to a new study.
