‘Eris’ Covid variant better at escaping immunity than other strains: Lancet Study
New Delhi: The EG.5.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 can escape neutralising antibodies better than other currently circulating strains, giving it an advantage in infecting vaccinated or previously infected people, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal. However, the researchers found that the increase in the ability to escape antibodies is rather moderate […]
SLT use is more prevalent then Tobacco in pregnant, lactating Indian women: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) use is more prevalent than smoked tobacco use in pregnant and lactating women in India, even as SLT use is steadily declining over the last few years, new research published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal said. Overall, 719 (2.5 per cent) of currently pregnant women and 3426 […]
Growth trends in first 1,000 days of child’s life can influence their future growth
New Delhi: Wasting and stunted growth trends seen in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life can influence their future growth and health, according to studies newly published in Nature journal’s Progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Collection. Informing ourselves of these trends is imperative to addressing growth faltering in children, along with […]
Scientist discover 28 new risk genes for COVID-19
New Delhi: An international research consortium has discovered 28 new risk factors for COVID-19, pushing the total number of candidate genes identified by the initiative up to 51. The researchers noted that many criteria determine whether or not we get seriously ill from COVID-19. Besides our age and any previous or existing conditions, they also […]
Ladakh border residents demand development of tourist destinations
Say the region should get internet connectivity
Leh: Border residents of Ladakh have demanded development of tourist destinations, internet connectivity and allocation of land for the construction of rest houses to support their livelihood. The demands were made during a recent visit of Atal Dulloo, the secretary of border management in the Union home ministry, to Chushul, Maan, Merak, Urgo, and Tangtse […]
VVIPs, senior officer’s movement; No civil traffic will be halted on National Highway: ADGP Kashmir
Srinagar: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Saturday directed para military forces and the police to facilitate the free flow of traffic without compromising the security of Convoys in a phase manner. The officers participating in a high level security review meeting were also advised to conduct joint survey and prepare […]
Scientists grow whole model of human embryo without sperm or egg
New Delhi: Scientists have grown human embryo like structures without using sperm, eggs or a womb, an advance that could help reveal the causes of many birth defects and types of infertility. A research team at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel created the complete models of human embryos from stem cells cultured in […]
Cancers among under-50s rose by 79 per cent in last 30 years: BMJ study
New Delhi: There has been a striking 79 per cent increase in new cases of cancer among the under 50s around the world over the last 30 years, according to a study published in the journal BMJ Oncology. The research found that the fastest rise was in windpipe and prostate cancers while the heaviest death […]
Current climate policies not enough to meet Paris targets: Lancet Study
New Delhi: Attempts to pursue “green growth” in high-income countries will not deliver the emission reductions required to meet the climate targets and fairness principles of the Paris Agreement, according to a study. The study, published recently in The Lancet Planetary Health journal, shows that if current trends continue, even the 11 high-income countries that […]
No link between Covid vaccines used in India and heart attack risk: Study
New Delhi: There is no association between the Covid-19 vaccines used in India — Covishield and Covaxin — and increase in the risk of heart attacks, according to an observational study which emphasises the protective effect of the jabs. The research, published recently in the journal PLOS One, determined the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on […]
