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Explained : How human lung proteins tackle Covid infections
New York : Researchers have identified specific proteins within our lungs that can protect us from SARS-CoV-2 infections, potentially opening the door to new antiviral therapies.In the study, published in the journal Nature Genetics,…
Covid variants have developed resistance to human immune system : Study
New York : Covid virus has adapted to evade antiviral proteins called interferons that are important front-line defence of the innate immune system, according to a study.While the adaptive arm of the immune system responds definitively to…
Serena Williams, Iga Swiatek headline US Open entry list
New York : American tennis great Serena Williams and world No. 1 from Poland Iga Swiatek are just two of the star players on a packed initial entry list for the US Open, the last Grand Slam event of the season, which commences here on…
New nasal monoclonal antibody therapy effective against Covid variants, MERS
New York : Researchers have discovered a neutralising monoclonal antibody that potentially acts as a potent universal coronavirus therapy against SARS-CoV-2 and all its variants of concern, including Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon and Omicron.…
Current booster shots effective against vaccine evading Omicron : Study
New York : Although Omicron sub-variants have evolved to evade antibody responses from the primary Covid vaccine series, a new laboratory study suggests existing booster doses may elicit sufficient immune protection against severe Covid-19…
60% Americans believe NASA’s Webb telescope is a good investment
New York : Three out of five Americans believe that the James Webb telescope is a somewhat or very good investment, according to a new YouGov poll.The $10 billion Webb telescope, is an international programme led by the NASA, the European…
Liver disease linked to higher risk of dementia : Study
New York : People who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) a build-up of fat cells in the liver may have a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study.
NAFLD is the most common liver disease, affecting approximately 25…
23% of people with Covid will suffer lasting symptoms : Study
New York : About 23 per cent of people infected with Covid will become "long haulers", finds a study that identifies predictors of who is likely to develop the sometimes-debilitating symptoms that can last for months.
The study finds…
2nd mRNA booster more effective against new Omicron variants: US CDC
New York : A second booster shot significantly improved effectiveness against widespread variants Omicron BA.1 and BA.2/BA.2.12.1, finds a study led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
All variants of Omicron are…
How alcohol may benefit you if you are over 40
New York : If you are over 40 and have no underlying health conditions a small glass of red wine, or a can or bottle of beer, or a shot of whiskey or other spirits may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes,…