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Airborne Transmission of COVID-19 is a Possibility, Wear Masks: CSIR Chief 2020-07-21 10:46:53
The head of India’s CSIR said that spreading of coronavirus through air is indeed a possibility and asked people to wear masks in enclosed spaces. WHO has recently acknowledged the scientists’ study that coronavirus can be spread through air. Following...
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Read MoreSurya Tilak illuminates Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya 2024-04-18 15:05:52
On the auspicious day of Ram Navami, the forehead of Lord Ram Lalla idol in Ayodhya Temple was adorned with the radiant rays of the sun, known as Surya Tilak. This remarkable feat was achieved through a complex mechanism involving...
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Read MoreTwo APIs For Antiviral Drugs Found By CSIR-IICT 2020-05-21 07:54:52
For two antiviral drugs, Umifenovir and Remdesivir, Active Pharma Ingredients found by the Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT).Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) and a pharmaceutical firm received antiviral Favipiravir API for approval to conduct animal/ human trials before releasing...
Keywords: Antiviral Drugs, Two API’s, CSIR-IICT, CSIR-IICT
Read MoreFight Against COVID-19: Government Chooses IIT, Bennett University And Others For Help 2020-05-11 09:25:14
It is time to get proposals for developing vaccines, devices, diagnostics, therapeutics and other technological interventions to fight against COVID-19. The Department of Biotechnology under the science ministry has recommended 70 proposals from different Institutions such as IIT’S, JNU, Bennett...
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Read MoreEverything about FELUDA, a low-cost COVID-19 Test in India 2020-09-21 16:01:23
Developed by CSIR, the device uses genome-editing technology and gives similar results to the RT-PCR test. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the commercial launch of FELUDA, which is a low-cost COVID test developed by the Tata...
Keywords: genome, technology, technology, genome
Read MoreAll you need to know about the new Delta plus variant of Coronavirus 2021-06-15 09:56:12
The Delta variant which is called SARS-CoV-2 has now mutated further into Delta plus or the AY.1 variant. The delta variant was first identified in India. As per Public Health England, 63 genomes of Delta (B.1.617.2) with the new K417N...
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