AstraZeneca says early trial data show third dose helps against Omicron Topic: Science and Technology Concept: ASTRAZENECA said that preliminary data from atrial showed that its Covid-19 shot,Vaxzevria, generated an increase in antibodies against the Omicron and other variants when given asa third booster dose. The increased response, also against the Delta variant, […]
Kala Azar Subject – Science and Tech Context – Kala azar death in Jharkhand; state says cause comorbidities Concept – Kala-azar or visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a tropical disease characterised by irregular fever, weight loss, anaemia and swelling of the spleen and liver. It is caused by a protozoan Leishmania parasite and is transmitted to humans by […]
Pig’s heart transplantation into Humans Subject – Science and Tech Context – US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man Concept – US surgeons have successfully implanted a heart from a genetically modified pig in a 57-year-old man, a medical first that could one day […]
China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe Subject – Science and Tech Context – China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on moon’s surface Concept – China’s Chang’e 5 lunar lander has found the first-ever on-site evidence of water on the surface of the moon, lending new evidence to the dryness […]
Omicron Epidemic Subject – Science and Tech Context – Increasing number of omicron cases Concept – India is facing an epidemic wave of Omicron disease presenting mostly with sore throat, nasal discharge – without cough or high fever. Pneumonia is uncommon. Blood oxygen level remains normal. Omicron disease is a milder version of […]
Rare Microbes that produce Oxygen in dark Subject – Science and Tech Context – Researchers from University of Southern Denmark have discovered that oxygen is also produced without sunlight, possibly deep below the ocean surface. Concept – Scientists say there would be no oxygen on Earth were it not for sunlight: the key […]
Synapses Subject – Science and Tech Context – NCBS: Zebrafish study reveals how the brain makes its connections Concept – Neurons, or nerve cells, in the brain connect by means of junctions known as synapses through which they transmit signals. Recent work by researchers at the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Bengaluru, has […]
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Subject – Science and Tech Context – Anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir: Approved, not recommended Concept – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research. (HQ -New Delhi). Its mandate is to conduct, coordinate and implement […]