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India begins human trials of COVID-19 vaccines
On July 13, 2020, the AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Patna began human trials of COVID-19 on 10 volunteers. Highlights The first dose was given to selected 10 people though several volunteered. The second dose is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Russia: First Country in the world to complete COVID-19 human trials
The Sechenov University of Russia has successfully completed the human trials of COVID-19 vaccine. Thereby, Russia has become the first country in the world to complete COVID-19 trials. Highlights The first phase of Russian clinical trials included testing 18 volunteers. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Gold Nanoparticles from Antarctic Bacteria helps in Clinical trials
The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research and the Goa University have synthesized gold nano particles. They have synthesized the particles using psychrotolerant Antarctic bacteria. Highlights The scientists have adopted a non-toxic, eco-friendly and low-cost method to synthesize the ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
WHO resumes Hydroxychloroquine Study
On June 4, 2020, the World Health Organization resumed its clinical trials on exploring whether the Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) drug is effective in treating COVID-19. Highlights The clinical trial on Malaria Drug HCQ was earlier put on hold by the World ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
WHO adopts “Human Challenge Trial” to develop new vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced eight candidates to enter human trials. Several people step forward to participate in human challenge trial as the race to develop new vaccine for the virus is increasing. What is Human Challenge Trial? ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
US Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine: First to show positive response
The COVID-19 Vaccine by a US based firm Moderna has become the first to show positive results. The vaccine is considered as huge success because, it is the first vaccine which has generated antibodies against the virus. Highlights Around 8 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020