Weekly Biotech News of India
Devyani Goswami, Amity University Kolkata Avian influenza, commonly known as Influenza A or bird flu is a viral infection that commonly infects birds. However, it is communicable and can affect other animals and human beings too. The last bird flu outbreak in India was on 30th September 2020, after which the country was declared to […]
Camelia Bhattacharyya, Amity University Kolkata When dealing with treatments relating to human health, we need to take care of two things: i.) the cure should be developed on the basis of all criteria including the majority of the population, and ii.) side-effects should be absent or negligible. Any drug or vaccine to be identified safe, […]
Koustav Maiti, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Rahara A young man flying back to India from London, on 20th December, 2020, tests positive for the new COVID-19 strain. He was among 222 passengers who arrived on the same plane. It had been the last flight from London before the Indian government banned all the flights […]
Husna, Amity University Kolkata Ever wondered why the plants are green in colour and not black. This is due to the biosynthesis of a green pigment in the plant known as chlorophyll. The synthesis of chlorophyll is a lengthy and multi-step process. As soon as a seedling emerges from under the soil it must quickly […]
Camelia Bhattacharyya, Amity University Kolkata Since our school days, we have known Cells to contain a single nucleus. Muscle cells, on the other hand, are different. They are known for containing hundreds of nuclei inside a large cytoplasm. Studies have shown that the gene activity of these nuclei differs from each other and can affect […]
SRILAGNA SARKAR, AMITY UNIVERSITY KOLKATA Since last Saturday night, hundreds have flooded to hospitals of Andhra Pradesh due to a sudden outbreak of a mysterious disease in Eluru city. While preliminary test report analysis has established the role of chemical substances found in pesticides the health experts are all baffled as the mystery disease has […]
Prama Ghosh, Amity University Kolkata The SARS-CoV-2 virus has infected millions around the globe since its transmission in the human host. Extensive diversification of the virus including significant molecular differences has resulted in failure to diagnose the virus. The virus undergoes continuous evolution and adaptation inside the body of the host, which helps it to survive […]
Richismita Hazra, Amity University Kolkata The nationwide “Innovate2BeatCOVID” Grand Challenge has been won by three innovative ‘Ventilators and other respiratory Solutions’. This event was conducted by Marico innovation Foundation (MIF) and has awarded 85 lakhs in grants to the winners. These devices, made in India are affordable, disruptive and easily accessible. The use of best-in-class […]
SHRESTHA DUTTA, AMITY UNIVERSITY KOLKATA The authorization for Pfizer’s vaccine candidate came in just 10 months since it initiated developing it, which is the fastest in the history of vaccines. Pfizer has become the main organization to seek emergency use endorsement of its immunization applicant in India after getting clearance in the UK and Bahrain. […]
Thota Kanishka Rao, Amity University Kolkata A pregnant Singaporean woman, infected by the coronavirus gave birth to a baby with antibodies against the virus, giving insight to the fact if the virus can be transformed from mother to child. The women’s doctors suspect that the mother, who got infected by the by the virus during […]
