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In new study, scientists decipher virus behind lumpy skin disease outbreak

The team collected skin nodules, blood, and nasal swabs from infected cattle in states including Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, in collaboration with veterinary institutes and performed advanced whole-genome sequencing of DNA, extracted from 22 samples.

02 April 2024, 17:18 IST

In new study, scientists decipher virus behind lumpy skin disease outbreak

In new study, scientists decipher virus behind lumpy skin disease outbreak

In new study, scientists decipher virus behind lumpy skin disease outbreak

02 April 2024, 17:18 IST

‘Obelisks’: A new virus-like entity has just been discovered

Obelisks probably rely on microbial host cells to replicate, including those that live inside humans to replicate. Bacteria or fungi are likely hosts, but it is not known which exact species harbour these elements.

06 February 2024, 09:24 IST

‘Obelisks’: A new virus-like entity has just been discovered

‘Obelisks’: A new virus-like entity has just been discovered

‘Obelisks’: A new virus-like entity has just been discovered

06 February 2024, 09:24 IST

'Zombie' virus threat: Scientists warn of terrifying new pandemic

Researchers identified strains of these dormant microorganisms and raised the alarm that Earth's warming climate could unleash a catastrophic disease outbreak.

24 January 2024, 13:46 IST

'Zombie' virus threat: Scientists warn of terrifying new pandemic

'Zombie' virus threat: Scientists warn of terrifying new pandemic

'Zombie' virus threat: Scientists warn of terrifying new pandemic

24 January 2024, 13:46 IST

US health officials push back on idea of new virus in China

Some of the same viruses are already on the rise in the United States as winter takes hold, experts said, obviating the threat of imported cases from China.

02 December 2023, 04:04 IST

US health officials push back on idea of new virus in China

US health officials push back on idea of new virus in China

US health officials push back on idea of new virus in China

02 December 2023, 04:04 IST

Need to be vigilant on Avian Influenza virus' new strain: Organised Medicine Academic Guild

OMAG, an umbrella organisation of professional medical associations of post-graduate doctors, has asked the government and people to be vigilant amid the new strain of Avian Influenza virus - H9N2 which has hit China.

25 November 2023, 06:57 IST

Need to be vigilant on Avian Influenza virus' new strain: Organised Medicine Academic Guild

Need to be vigilant on Avian Influenza virus' new strain: Organised Medicine Academic Guild

Need to be vigilant on Avian Influenza virus' new strain: Organised Medicine Academic Guild

25 November 2023, 06:57 IST

Explained | What you need to know about RSV and the new vaccines

RSV is a usually seasonal respiratory virus that generally causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Still, infants and older adults have a higher risk of developing severe RSV.

22 September 2023, 16:58 IST

Explained | What you need to know about RSV and the new vaccines

Explained | What you need to know about RSV and the new vaccines

Explained | What you need to know about RSV and the new vaccines

22 September 2023, 16:58 IST

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

While the large extent of forest lands that attract birds and huge floating population from other states are generally assumed as the reasons, experts said that it was high time to have detailed studies.

12 September 2023, 18:29 IST

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

Recurring Nipah in Kerala stresses need for in-depth study; steps on to contain spread

12 September 2023, 18:29 IST

What's HMPV? Causes & symptoms of the respiratory virus

A severe HMPV infection may result in bronchitis or pneumonia

02 June 2023, 09:42 IST

Explained | What is HMPV? Causes & symptoms of the respiratory virus

Explained | What is HMPV? Causes & symptoms of the respiratory virus

What's HMPV? Causes & symptoms of the respiratory virus

02 June 2023, 09:42 IST

Android virus 'Daam' steals call records, phone history

The Android botnet gets distributed through third-party websites or applications downloaded from untrusted/unknown sources, the agency said

26 May 2023, 14:54 IST

'Daam' virus steals call records, reads history from Android phones; central agency issues advisory

'Daam' virus steals call records, reads history from Android phones; central agency issues advisory

Android virus 'Daam' steals call records, phone history

26 May 2023, 14:54 IST

Climate change increasing risk of new virus, diseases

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves can also cause high stress of animals, making them more vulnerable to disease

28 April 2023, 15:28 IST

Climate change increasing risk of new emerging viruses, infectious diseases in India: Experts

Climate change increasing risk of new emerging viruses, infectious diseases in India: Experts

Climate change increasing risk of new virus, diseases

28 April 2023, 15:28 IST