Category: Biology

Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) has for the first time found the presence of Clade 9 variant of varicella zoster virus (VZV) in India.

Union Health Minister confirmed that the deaths reported from Kerala were due to Nipah virus.

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) scientists have developed a new approach using hybrid nanoparticles to potentially detect and kill cancer cells, especially those which form a solid tumour mass.

Gene drive technology has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama to genetically manipulate mosquitoes.

Scientists have grown an entity that closely resembles an early human embryo, without using sperm, eggs or a womb.

The Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.

Most avian flu outbreaks in India reported from post-monsoon to pre-summer season: study.

Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.

Article in The Hindu about the story of recreation of H1N1 influenza virus which cased the deadliest pandemic (Spanish Flu of 1918) in history

Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.

China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.

According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).