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Covid waste management still a concern according to experts

According to Biotic, Covid-related waste generated was nearly 7.2 t/day last July

CSIR, Laxai start phase-II trials for Niclosamide to treat Covid

Niclosamide is used to treat tapeworm’s infection in adults and children.

Covid-19’s impact on the brain and mind are varied and common, finds new research

Mental illnesses like depression and anxiety is quite common, and has occurred in as many as 25 per cent of people with Covid-19

PM hails Indian scientists for Made-in-India Covid vaccine

Says, it’s unprecedented that vaccines were developed in one year

Prior Covid-19 infection reduces infection risk for 10 months

Though protection is not complete, the natural infection likely to protect against more severe illness: study

Covid-19: why the lab leak theory must be formally investigated

The prevailing view so far has been that the virus ‘spilled over’ from bats into humans

Covid variant first reported in India threatens to rapidly spread in sub-region: UNHCR

UN refugee agency warns of vaccine shortages in the Asia-Pacific region, including for asylum-seekers

How plant-based diets could help prevent the next COVID-19

According to a recent UN survey, 30 per cent of the world supports a plant-based diet as a climate policy

Only 1 of 3 strains of B.1.617 Covid-19 variant first detected in India now a ‘variant of concern’: WHO

The B.1.617 variant was first detected in India and was divided in three lineages

IIT Alumni Council to raise ₹700 crore for vaccine initiative

Council is in the process of appointing investment bankers for next funding

Sinovac vaccine gets WHO’s go-ahead for emergency use

The first vaccine, from Sinopharm, was approved less than a month ago

Scientists sound caution on nitrogen pollution at INI conference

Exceeding earth’s tolerance limit restricts the safe margin for other environmental issues

Vaccines boost natural immunity against Covid-19: Study

Researchers at the Rockefeller University in the US analysed antibodies present in the blood of Covid patients

‘There’s a long way before we can hope to tame tropical cyclones’

India’s long coast is a sitting duck to nature’s fury

Sankara Eye deploys AI-based tool to diagnose diabetic retinopathy

Cloud-based Netra.AI uses deep learning to identify retinal conditions

IIT-Madras, IBM collaborate on quantum computing, research

To benefit students and researchers with access to quantum systems and tools over IBM Cloud.

Drug that blocks multiple coronavirus variants in mice identified

The findings, published in the journal Science Immunology, suggest that the drug diABZI activates the body’s innate immune response

Student of SRM University, AP bags copyright for biodegradable face shield

Costing ₹15, The face shield 2.0 developed by P Mohan Aditya is adjustable and suits everyone.

IIT-H researchers develop oral solution to treat black fungus

Its low nephrotoxicity helps tablets fit well into the treatment regimen

‘Cyclones, pandemic present cascading risk scenario’

UN-ESCAP sees global warming compounding the issue

DRDO success DRDO develops critical aero engine technology

Developed by the DMRL, this technology helps establishing self-reliance in aero engine technology.

NEERI develops saline gargle RT-PCR testing; results in 3 hours

The method is non-invasive, environment friendly and simple

IIL to produce drug substance for Covaxin

IIL is expected to produce the drug for about 10-15 million doses per month

Covid patients are more susceptible to secondary infection, says ICMR

Study says poor hospital practices, irrational antibiotics usage leading to higher mortality

NEERI scientists develop a gargle-based RTPCR test

Cheaper, quicker technique makes sample collection easier in rural and tribal areas

Here’s all you should know about the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots

For the vast majority of people, the benefits of vaccination against Covid-19 outweigh the risks

Prof CNR Rao bags Eni International Award for renewable energy research

The Energy Frontiers award is to presented in October 2021 in Rome.

Covid research IIT Mandi researchers reveal structure of a key protein in Covid-19 virus

Understanding structure and functions of key viral proteins can help develop anti-viral therapeutics

Covid immunity Covid-19 variant can evade body’s immunity with or without vaccination: Immunologist

But the theory that inoculation enhances the disease is unconvincing, says Satish Ranjan

Cleantech innovations IIT Guwahati researchers design "smart windows" to cut carbon emissions

Of the energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, buildings annually account for 39 per cent of them.

MSN Laboratories initiates phase-III trial of Molnupiravir

Clinical trials will be performed on more than 2,400 subjects suffering from mild-to-moderate Covid-19

Cadila vaccine Cadila to produce up to 30 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses a month

Vaccine meant to be given in three doses

Roche’s antibody cocktail for Covid rolls out in India

Price to a patient, including tax, is ₹59,750

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