Recombinant Virus Subject: Science Section: Biotech Context: The recombination of novel coronavirus lineages is unlikely to be a greater threat to public health than mutations How are variants created? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is an RNA virus which evolves by accumulating genetic errors in its genome. These errors are produced when the […]

    Hyderabad’s Biological E to get mRNA technology from WHO to produce Covid vaccines Subject: Science Section: Biotechnology Context: Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Biological E. Limited (BE) on Monday announced that it had been selected as a recipient of mRNA technology from the World Health Organisation (WHO) technology transfer hub. Background: The company was selected […]

    Bats Subject: Science Section: Basic Context: A genomic analysis suggests that there are probably dozens of unknown species of horseshoe bats in Southeast Asia. About Bats: https://optimizeias.com/bats/

    Immunity following infection lasts up to 19 months Subject: Science Section: Basic Context: Study undertaken in Sweden has once again found irrefutable evidence in support of vaccination, even among people who have been previously infected. Findings: What is Immunity? Immunity is the capability of multicellular organisms to resist harmful micro organisms. Immunity involves both specific […]