In this issue

Scientists are increasingly optimistic that a vaccine can be produced in record time. But getting it manufactured and distributed to a large population countries like India, China etc. will pose huge challenges. In this issue, we have also explore other interesting topics like Do face masks work against the COVID-19? Herbal remedies to manage asthma, The right way to disinfect household surfaces etc.

The race to develop coronavirus vaccines

Defeating Covid-19 will call for-involve quarantines, social distancing, antivirals and other drugs, and healthcare for the sick.

2 mins

Has Hydroxychloroquine divided the world's opinion?

Hydroxychloroquine is used to prevent or treat malaria caused by mosquito bites.

2 mins

Do Face Masks Work Against The Covid-19?

Some states of India have recommended that people wear face masks when they go out – and even provide instructions for how to make one. Guidance on face masks varies wildly among international health bodies and governments.

1 min

Is Artificial Salt A Healthy Option?

Humans have evolved to take more care of themselves. Salt and sugar being the basic ingredient of every Indian cuisine, people are curious to find a healthy substitute for them.

4 mins

Use of non-nutritional feed additives against foodborne Salmonella infection with special reference to pork

Foodborne diseases are serious public health, economic and food safety issues, among them the role of Salmonella in pork is one of major interest.

6 mins

Education & Prevention Project on Zika virus: Awareness through 'Ecoclub' network

This programme provides students worldwide with the opportunity to participate in data collection and the scientific process, and contribute meaningfully to our understanding of the earth system and global environment.

3 mins

Indoor air Quality: A safety measure of airborne diseases in rural area

Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while trying to understand about this new SARS corona virus, scientists have found out correlation between prolonged exposure to air pollution and lethality of SARS Corona virus patients (Xiao et al. 2020 and Conticini et al. 2020).

4 mins

Jamun – A Fruit Rich in Therapeutic Phytochemicals

Jamun (Syzygium cumini L.) commonly known as Indian blackberry is a minor and under-utilized fruit of Indian subcontinent.

3 mins

Cycas beddomei: A threatened living fossil of India

Cycads are prehistoric group of plants which are believed to be existed from Dinosaur's age.

3 mins

COVID-19: Lifting the Lid off the Indian R&D in Health Sector

The outbreak of coronavirus named COVID-19 has disrupted the global economy in the blink of an eye.

3 mins

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