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Masters in Microbiology
Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan is currently pursuing her Master's in Microbiology at The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi. She is particularly interested in clinical microbiology, public health, and pharmacovigilance. Her aim is to secure a creative role in scientific view more..
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Compounds With Potential Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity Identified
Compounds that affect fatty acid metabolism and cell membranes could inhibit SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 relies on both of these to establish themselves and multiply inside host cells.
New Blood Test Helps Detect Schizophrenia
The levels of CRMP2 protein in the brain could be used as a diagnostic aid for detecting schizophrenia. This protein regulates how neurons make connections with each other.
Weight Loss Surgeries Could Give You Some Additional Health Benefits
Weight loss surgeries carried out to treat type 2 diabetes can give some additional health benefits. Diabetes patients who had these surgeries experienced greater physical health than those who did not have it.
Canada Should Foresee Re-emergence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, Warn Experts
Canada should anticipate a resurgence of respiratory virus infections among children, say experts. The relaxations in COVID-related norms could launch a serious wave of this respiratory illness among children.
Mothers With Active SARS-CoV-2 Infection can Breastfeed Their Babies, Says Union Health Ministry
Many pregnant women have contracted COVID-19 in the second wave compared to the first wave. Nursing mothers with active SARS-CoV-2 infection can breastfeed their babies.
