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Mitochondrial DNA based COVID-19 test
The United States scientists have developed a new rapid COVID-19 test to measure mitochondrial DNA in the blood sample of the COVID-19 patients. The test will be highly helpful to identify people at the highest risk of the virus. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
CHECK: World’s first CRISPR CaS-9 based diagnostic tool
Tata Medical and Diagnostics Ltd (TataMD) have unveiled “TataMD CHECK” which is a novel diagnostic testing for COVID-19. It is the world’s first CRISPR CaS-9 based diagnostic tool and is powered by FELUDA. CRISPR Cas-9 is a technology developed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Union Cabinet: MoU signed between India and Israel in Health and Medicine approved
On November 4, 2020, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi approved the Memorandum of Understanding signed between India and Israel in the field of Health and Medicine. Key Highlights The MoU covered the following To exchange and train medical ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
“IITM COVID Game” developed by IIT Madras to create awareness
The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has developed “IITM COVID Game” to create awareness about the COVID-19 virus. The game mainly focuses on children. Highlights The Game is a browser-based software and can be played on any device. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
ICMR approves “COVIRAP” test developed by IIT Kharagpur
The Indian Council of Medical Research recently approved the covid-19 test called COVIRAP. It is a Diagnostic machine that was developed by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. This kit gives close test results as produced by RT-PCR. Key highlights ..