Herbal products can help in dealing with COVID-19, if they are made trustworthy
Herbal products can increase our immune responses; however, we first need authenticity, a proper scientific approach, strict governmental …
Uncanny truth about germs
Building immunity may be a matter of keeping company with microbes, argue some immunologists
COVID-19 surge: Why has China not attained herd immunity despite high vaccination coverage?
Germany, South Korea, Vietnam are also reporting increase in COVID-19 cases despite extensive vaccination
Early human trial of COVID-19 vaccine gives positive results
Developed by Beijing-based firm, the vaccine shows development of both forms of immunity
COVID-19 immunity: Treading turbulent waters
We constantly hear of pills and food supplements that we must consume or lifestyle changes we must inculcate to boost our immune system. …
Scientists figure out molecular mechanism behind latent TB
Kolkata researchers think protein molecule MPT63 secreted by TB bacteria might have a role in its release into body from granuloma
Tuberculosis India-2014
Tuberculosis is no longer a disease afflicting only the poor. Its thrives on deprived/distorted lifestyle and on the offshoots of the so-called …
A humble recipe of 3 spices to slacken COVID-19 scare
There is urgent need to focus on alternative, easily available sources; natural products consumed as spices and food can be a better choice
Poor nutrition changes the way a body fights infection: This might protect against severe COVID-19
Deficient leptin levels caused by malnutrition might protect against severe infection and death, says study
Study deciphers the play of proteins that check obesity
Scientists found that two proteins, triggered by cytokines from the immune system, work in tandem to keep fat cells under check
V(a)x populi: Should we or should we not vaccinate
Three experts come from three different points of view to the debate on compulsory vaccination
Will John Chau’s body spread disease among the Sentinelese? Scientists differ
While the body will definitely give out pathogens, whether or not the Sentinelese are susceptible to them is not known
Why taking vitamin D pills could help the fight against TB and HIV
Africa bears the greatest burden of global TB cases. In South Africa, it continues to be a massive public health concern
When will we reach herd immunity? Here are 3 reasons that’s a hard question to answer
It’s important to acknowledge it’s difficult to pin down a single magic number for herd immunity from COVID-19
Researchers identify protein's function to help treat inflammatory diseases
Researchers identified immune-modulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases
Every other Delhiite exposed to novel coronavirus: Serosurvey shows
Experts differ over herd immunity but agree over continuation of Covid-appropriate behaviour
Why population immunity is not a realistic goal in Africa’s bid to control COVID-19
The threshold for reaching population immunity depends on many factors. One is the effectiveness of the vaccine. Another is how many people get …
COVID-19 vaccines produce T-cell immunity that lasts and works against virus variants
Vaccines train the immune system to recognise and respond to a particular pathogen, without first having to be infected by it
Omicron ‘re-infection’ raises questions about waning immunity against COVID-19. Here’s what we know
The metric being currently used to test waning immunity is an antibody test. Immunologists, however, have cautioned against an overreaction to …
Immune cells isolated in sea corals, anemones for the 1st time
At least three per cent of the total cell population of these organisms fight infections
COVID-19: BA.5 spread has differed from one country to another; here is why
Eric Topol, a US-based professor of molecular medicine, argues it is the immunity wall of a country that plays a decisive role in whether BA.…
With omicron reinfections, are we back to square one of the pandemic?
Case surge may not be as bad as during India's 2nd wave but lot depends on govt interventions, citizen behaviour, say experts
‘COVID-19 wave not distinct entity, will come periodically’
Epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya on the new variant, vaccine immunity and India’s preparedness
COVID-19: The novel pandemic may extract a heavy human cost
It was foretold, but we never believed that a crumbling infrastructure in the wealthy world would make all of us victims
Hygiene hypothesis: Gut microbiome development affected in children born during COVID-19 lockdown, studies show
Microbiomes in such kids less diverse, with distinct effect on certain populations of organisms, says Nature article