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Study identifies nanobody that may prevent Covid-19 from entering cells

The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, suggests that this nanobody has the potential to be developed as an antiviral treatment against Covid-19

Scientists decode how severe Covid patients develop low blood oxygen levels

Covid-19 is causing significant dilation of the blood vessels of the lungs, contributing to the very low oxygen levels seen in patients with respiratory failure, according to a new research

Some severe Covid-19 patients may not develop lasting immunity, says study

According to the scientists, in people with severe Covid-19, one of most abundant cytokines released is called TNF

Fever, cough, muscle pain: Scientists decode likely order of Covid symptoms

The researchers believe identifying patients earlier may reduce hospitalisation time since there are better approaches to treatments now for Covid-19 than during the beginning of the pandemic

Scientists identify cell structure that can help develop new Covid-19 drugs

They said the viruses replicate by transforming host cell membranes into peculiar double-membrane vesicle (DMV) structures

What worst Covid-19 cases tell about biological patterns, scientists reveal

In certain patients, according to a flurry of recent studies, the virus appears to make the immune system go haywire

US scientists find possible therapeutic treatment for coronavirus

The study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, has found that small molecule protease inhibitors show potency against human coronaviruses

USA's Dr Fauci to speak at ICMR event on ethics of vaccines for Covid-19

ICMR symposium on July 30 to feature international experts talking about coronavirus pandemic

Role in world's biggest science project reflects India's capabilities: PM

ITER, he asserted, is a project of an extraordinary vision and ambition and of unparalleled scale and complexities

Indian scientists have made valuable contributions to ITER project: PM Modi

Leaders of many countries attended the event virtually. Jawed Ashraf, Indian envoy to France, read out Modi's message.

Scientists identify alternative technique to speed up Covid-19 testing

The researchers from Heidelberg University in Germany noted that the technique is not as sensitive as quantitative RT-PCR, the current standard method for Covid-19 testing

Understanding bat immune system may help identify Covid-19 drug: Scientists

Unlike humans, the scientists said bats have specific mechanisms which reduce the replication of viruses in their bodies, and also dampen their immune response to a virus

India coronavirus dispatch: Rethinking housing scene for workers post Covid

Scientists warn of potential Covid-linked brain damage, how fever clinics are faring, and has Delhi crossed its peak?-a roundup of news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

239 scientists have made one claim: Coronavirus is airborne

WHO says the virus is spread by large respiratory droplets. However, these scientists have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people

Scientists say Covid-19 is airborne, ask WHO to revise recommendations

The WHO has said the coronavirus disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth

Indian-led team makes cheap, electricity-free centrifuge for Covid-19 tests

They said the cheap centrifuge can be assembled using readily available components for a cost less than five USD per unit

Part of a humanitarian cause: Indian-origin scientist on Covid vaccine plan

Chandrabali Datta, who was born in Kolkata, works in the Clinical Biomanufacturing Facility at the Oxford University's Jenner Institute

Covid-19 crisis: England easing lockdown too soon, advisers warn

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said England's lockdown measures will be eased cautiously from Monday, aided by a track and trace system that launched on Thursday

Scientists question validity of major hydroxychloroquine study

A spokeswoman for Mandeep R Mehra, the Harvard professor who was the paper's lead author, said on Friday that the study's authors had asked for an independent academic review and audit of their work.

US scientists develop Covid-19 test that visually detects virus in 10 mins

According to the study, published in the journal ACS Nano, the test uses a simple assay containing gold nanoparticles to detect a colour change when the virus is present