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Posted on October 23, 2020

Coronavirus: Two rapid tests developed by Indian labs show why funding for R&D should increase

While the low sensitivity of rapid antigen tests arises from not isolating the viral RNA from the swab samples and amplification of the DNA before detection, the two indigenously developed tests follow these two vital steps, the reason why the sensitivity and specificity are far superior than that of the rapid antigen tests.

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Posted on September 2, 2020September 3, 2020

IGIB uses mass spectrometer for coronavirus detection

IGIB researchers have been able to detect novel coronavirus using mass spectrometer. The detection is based on the presence of two unique peptides of the virus. Sensitivity is 95% and…

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Posted on April 22, 2020April 22, 2020

Coronavirus: Randomised, control trial shows hydroxychloroquine does not reduce viral load

Results of a randomised, control trial using hydroxychloroquine drug in 150 COVID-19 patients show that the drug does not reduce the viral load even on day 28. However, patients who…

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Posted on April 8, 2020April 10, 2020

CCMB, IGIB start sequencing novel coronavirus genome

With CSIR labs now permitted to test samples of novel coronavirus, Hyderabad-based CCMB and Delhi-based IGIB have started sequencing the genome. CCMB has already sequenced the genome of five isolates.…

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Posted on January 11, 2020January 11, 2020

Investigation into papers with problematic images complete, report submitted: CSIR director-general 

An independent committee formed by CSIR in early June 2019 to investigate into image duplication and/or manipulation in published papers has submitted its report to CSIR Director-General Dr. Shekhar Mande.…

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Posted on December 28, 2019December 28, 2019

Potential biomarkers for glioma brain tumour found in blood

Researchers have found potential gene biomarkers that can be used for prognosis and early diagnosis of primary brain tumour glioblastoma. The biomarkers can also indicate the chances of survival of…

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Posted on December 21, 2019February 3, 2020

IGIB: Mutation in smell gene found associated with asthma

A study of four-generation Indian family with asthma and validation in a paediatric cohort led to the discovery of an associated olfactory gene variant. The expression of the gene is…

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Posted on December 14, 2019February 3, 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis: CDRI’s peptide effective in preventing cartilage destruction

CDRI researchers have used a specific fragment of a protein secreted by the parasitic worm liver fluke to protect the cartilage of joints from being destroyed, thus preventing rheumatoid arthritis…

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