Tag: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
C-CAMP startup Biomoneta’s air decontamination tech demonstrates 99.9999% efficiency against COVID-19
The technology is also proven to be effective against pathogens notorious for causing secondary infections in hospitals, including bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, fungi such as Candida, and viruses such as H1N1 which cause influenza....................
Scientists find a new way to fight TB
In a new study, a joint team of scientists has reported the identification of a panel of single-stranded DNA aptamers that are specific to Mycobacterium tuberculosis malate synthase..............
Private players hold the key to map TB cases missed by...
According to health specialists and policymakers, there is a need for a multi-pronged approach involving the government, private players and pathological laboratories, if this goal is to be achieved...............
Scientists find protein role in TB bacteria growth
Researchers at the National Institute of Immunology (NII) in collaboration with CSIR- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) have determined the role of FtsQ, a critical cell division protein that hampers growth and division patterns in Mycobacterium tuberculosis...……………….
Scientists help pave the way for a vaccine against TB
Besides its application in finding a breakthrough against TB, the latest research work is expected to be of importance in terms of the further development of the growing sector of biopharmaceuticals...……….
Cepheid launches ‘GeneXpert Edge’ test for MTB, reveals its Make in...
Besides unveiling its newest configuration in the GeneXpert family of systems, the GeneXpert Edge, in the country, the US-based leading molecular diagnostics company, Cepheid Inc has announced its plans to establish their manufacturing footprint in India...…..
After Polio, Rotary Districts pledge support to make India TB-Free
Rotary wants to bring the same energy and commitment to take on another big health challenge and help the Indian government take an aggressive step towards the elimination of TB in our country by 2025.........
World TB Day: India’s research efforts should focus on drug resistant...
On World Tuberculosis Day, the Indian Society of Clinical Research reflects on what India’s heightened commitment to research in TB will mean for the country.......
Strict or Stringent National Regulatory Authority for Procurement of anti-Tuberculosis Medicines?
This article examines the requirement of strict or stringent National Regulatory Authority (NRA) environments for procurement of anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines, with specific focus on the World Health Organisation........Click to read more!
India committed to high-impact actions for TB elimination by 2025
The union health minister, Mr J P Nadda highlighted the achievements of India in containing TB during WHO Regional Health Ministers’ Meeting on TB held at New Delhi.....