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For all of you who still haven’t got it all together…
Posted on 01 May, 2020 The article describes the sudden changes that the lockdown has brought upon people.
For all of you who still haven’t got it all together…The article describes the sudden changes that the lockdown has brought upon people. |
COVID-19 and Mental Health: “It is important to bring in a sense of cohesiveness”
Posted on 30 April, 2020 We spoke to Biju Viswanath, faculty at the Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, about possible mental-health-related consequences of the present situation and what individuals and families can do to cultivate resilience.
COVID-19 and Mental Health: “It is important to bring in a sense of cohesiveness”We spoke to Biju Viswanath, faculty at the Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, about possible mental-health-related consequences of the present situation and what individuals and families can do to cultivate resilience. |
Our chemical senses and COVID-19
Posted on 29 April, 2020 The author describes the connection between COVID-19 and loss of sense of smell and taste in some patients.
Our chemical senses and COVID-19The author describes the connection between COVID-19 and loss of sense of smell and taste in some patients. |
Modelling post-lockdown scenarios in cities
Posted on 29 April, 2020 The article describes an interactive online simulator developed by scientists from IISc and TIFR that allows the user to see how different interventions affects the number of infections, fatalities and hospitalizations over time.
Modelling post-lockdown scenarios in citiesThe article describes an interactive online simulator developed by scientists from IISc and TIFR that allows the user to see how different interventions affects the number of infections, fatalities and hospitalizations over time. |
Identifying potential drug targets for fighting SARS-CoV-2
Posted on 29 April, 2020 A recent collaborative study from the USA, UK and France has identified the proteins on human host cells that interact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus on infection. Among these proteins, researchers have identified the human proteins that are already targeted by existing drugs or compounds and can therefore be tested as antiviral therapeutics.
Identifying potential drug targets for fighting SARS-CoV-2A recent collaborative study from the USA, UK and France has identified the proteins on human host cells that interact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus on infection. Among these proteins, researchers have identified the human proteins that are already targeted by existing drugs or compounds and can therefore be tested as antiviral therapeutics. |
Interview with Prof. Vineeta Bal
Posted on 27 April, 2020 Vineeta Bal, after doing an MD in microbiology, switched to a career in research. She was at the National Institute of Immunology (NII) for several years before moving to IISER Pune. In this interview with Chandrakant Redican she talks about the human body’s immune response and whether it can be improved, a question that is on the minds of many of us as we battle COVID-19.
Interview with Prof. Vineeta BalVineeta Bal, after doing an MD in microbiology, switched to a career in research. She was at the National Institute of Immunology (NII) for several years before moving to IISER Pune. In this interview with Chandrakant Redican she talks about the human body’s immune response and whether it can be improved, a question that is on the minds of many of us as we battle COVID-19. |
Voices from the Lockdown – alone in the time of Covid
Posted on 27 April, 2020 This is a follow-up to the author's previous article published on this website and here she looks at what people are going through being alone at home.
Voices from the Lockdown – alone in the time of CovidThis is a follow-up to the author's previous article published on this website and here she looks at what people are going through being alone at home. |
Facemasks manual from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Gov. of India
Posted on 26 April, 2020 Face Covers for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
Facemasks manual from the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor, Gov. of IndiaFace Covers for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus |
Latent TB and COVID-19: Friends or foes?
Posted on 25 April, 2020 The author explores whether latent tuberculosis infection has a role in immunity against COVID-19.
Latent TB and COVID-19: Friends or foes?The author explores whether latent tuberculosis infection has a role in immunity against COVID-19. |
Facemasks: A Primer
Posted on 22 April, 2020 What we need to know about facemasks
Facemasks: A PrimerWhat we need to know about facemasks |
The quest for a COVID-19 vaccine
Posted on 19 April, 2020 Ranjini Raghunath gives details on the current research efforts to make vaccine against novel coronavirus
The quest for a COVID-19 vaccineRanjini Raghunath gives details on the current research efforts to make vaccine against novel coronavirus |
Going the distance to slow the COVID-19 outbreak
Posted on 10 April, 2020 A 3-week long nationwide lockdown is an unprecedented experience for most Indians. Recent scientific studies, including one where researchers carried out large-scale mathematical modeling of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, provide insight into why such extreme measures are imperative in current times.
Going the distance to slow the COVID-19 outbreakA 3-week long nationwide lockdown is an unprecedented experience for most Indians. Recent scientific studies, including one where researchers carried out large-scale mathematical modeling of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, provide insight into why such extreme measures are imperative in current times. |