Tag: Pathogens
New insights into strategy game of human immune system
A study has uncovered new “Common Patterns” present on various pathogens and revealed the strategy used by host cells to detect such pathogenic signatures
Researchers develop portable disinfection device
It is a handheld device based on electrostatic technology, which works on two fronts. First, when spraying disinfectant liquids, the device emits electrically charged droplets capable of killing viruses in the air
Scientists unravel the fungus responsible for ‘Sheath Blight’ disease in rice
The researchers at NIPGR, Delhi have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness. This genomic insight is expected to help develop rice varieties resistant to sheath blight disease....................
Scientist uncover a piece in the puzzle of macrophage activation
Scientists at the Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH), Chandigarh have found that a protein called Arf-like (Arl) GTPase-11(Arl11) activates macrophages in response to pathogenic stimuli...........
Europe-origin pathogen poses big threat to potato crop in India
The latest study suggests effective surveillance and detection measures in India because the newly-evolved pathogens are not only more aggressive but also evolving with every season............
Scientists decipher how Salmonella survives in human cells
According to the study, pathogens have evolved several tactics to manipulate the activity of host proteins, all at aimed at creating their intracellular replicative niche..........
South Asia unprepared to address emerging infectious diseases: Experts
Experts indicate South Asia is unprepared to address emerging, epidemic and spreading
endemic pathogens, risking millions of lives and substantial economic potential.....
Change in environment a key factor for emergence of new pathogen...
New Delhi: The Biotic stress refers to diseases, insect – pests and weeds which affects adversely the normal growth of living organisms (plant, animals, and...