Tag: Aedes mosquito
New study by BHU scientists raises prospect of Zika virus therapy
A team of researchers has found that the virus interacts with a set of cells called microglial cells, which protect the brain from infections and that a protein in the virus called ZIKV-NS1 plays an important role in its replication and immune evasion
FITT looks for partners to jointly develop drug for dengue
The Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT) is looking for collaborators and commercial partners to identify and develop potential antivirals from medicinal plants and ayurvedic formulations against dengue virus infections...........
Demand for mosquito repellents soars amid Chickungunya fears: ASSOCHAM survey
The survey done by a field research showed the maximum rise in sale of mosquito repellent was noticed in Delhi, followed by other northern cities...
Dabur joins NDMC in fight against dengue
More than 200 students marched to raise awareness on the importance of keeping their surroundings clean to prevent mosquito breeding...
Monsoon and Hepatitis: Far too deadly combo to ignore
The article based on the inputs from Dr Sunil Bhasin, a well known Pediatrician and Child Specialist, lists out ....
Govt reviews its preparedness on ‘Dengue’ during monsoon season
The union ministry of health has so far held eight review meetings including two video conferences to sensitize....
Indian govt holds a high level meeting on Zika Virus
“We are closely monitoring the situation and all necessary steps have been initiated to ensure that India is well prepared in case of any...