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CCMB develops India’s first mRNA vaccine candidate against coronavirus
Hyderabad, May 13 (IANS) The Hyderabad-based CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) on Friday announced the development of a potential mRNA vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes Covid-19.
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Stem cell therapy repairs damaged heart, spurs hope for heart attack patients
London, May 13 (IANS) A team of German, Swedish, and British scientists has developed a new stem cell therapy which can repair a damaged heart, following a heart attack.
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Covid virus not viable on cash banknotes, more stable on credit cards: Study
New York, May 13 (IANS) Scientists have confirmed that SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind Covid-19, is almost immediately nonviable if deposited on a cash banknote, but it may be more stable on plastic money cards like credit or debit cards.
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Australian researchers find cause behind sudden infant death
Sydney, May 13 (IANS) In a breakthrough, Australian researchers have identified a biomarker that can detect babies more at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) while they are alive.
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Vax for rare, deadly mosquito-borne viruses shows promise in trial
Washington, May 13 (IANS) A vaccine for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), western equine encephalitis virus (WEEV), and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) was found to be safe, well-tolerated and induced a neutralising!-->…
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World Cocktail Day: Channel your inner mixologist
New Delhi: Little did we know two centuries ago that cocktails will evolve from just being the celebratory element at events to a drink we enjoy on a regular basis.
Since May 13, 1806, when the term "cocktail" was formally defined, the!-->…
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Study sheds new light on how genes contribute to diabetes
Hyderabad, May 12 (IANS) A world-wide study, which included Indian scientists, of diverse populations has shed new light on how genes contribute to Type 2 diabetes.
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World’s first subcutaneous therapy for breast cancer launched in India
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) World's first subcutaneous therapy for breast cancer that is effective and reduces treatment time by a massive 90 per cent has been launched in India, Roche Pharma said on Thursday.
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