Topic: Immune system
Fruit Flies’ Defences Against Common Bacteria
In a recent groundbreaking study, researchers have delved into the intricate immune systems of fruit flies, shedding light on their ability to combat common bacteria found in their...
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Peru has recently declared a state of national emergency in response to a significant increase in Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) cases. GBS is a rare neurological disorder in which...
What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?
Researchers recently found that CAR T-Cell therapy is a good cure for Ovarian cancer. The therapy was tested on mice and found to be effective. Immuno suppressive nature...
What is Breakthrough Infection?
The public health experts recently announced that the increase in “breakthrough infections” in the country may be due to the mutant varieties. What are Breakthrough infections? The Breakthrough...
Brazil: Sputnik V vaccine supply had live cold virus
The Health Regulator of Brazil recently announced that the Sputnik V vaccines of Russia carried live cold virus. It has thus raised questions about the integrity of the...
World Immunisation Week
The World Immunisation Week is celebrated every year in the last week of April. It aims to promote the use of vaccines. This year, in 2021, the World...
Mucormycosis and COVID-19
The Gujarat Government recently issued advisory on Fungal infection called “Mucormycosis”. It is a serious infection with a mortality rate of 50%. It compromises the immune system. About...
‘Tribes India On Wheels’: Mobile Vans launched by Tribal ministry
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Sh. Arjun Munda launched the “Tribes India On Wheels” Mobile Vans, virtually on Wednesday. A total of 57 mobile vans have been flagged...
Variation in Immune System Observed in Severe COVID 19 Cases: Yale University
The researchers from Yale University in the USA have come out with the conclusion that the immune system variation in the severe cases of COVID 19. It has...
ICMR to develop COVID-19 Vaccine
The Indian Council of Medical Research has tied up with Bharat Biotech International Limited (BBIL) to develop indigenous vaccine. The vaccine is to be developed using virus strains...
