Category: Biology

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).

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.

Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance nowadays.

A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.

Health Ministry stated that genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and G-6 PD deficiency were rising in tribal areas.

As per Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI), nearly 12 countries in Africa would receive 18 million doses of malaria vaccine (Mosquirix) over the next two years.

Leptospirosis, a potentially fatal zoonotic bacterial disease has emerged as an important infectious disease in the world today.