Immunity

Researchers decode how antibodies neutralise COVID infection

May 05, 2021

Researchers decode how antibodies neutralise COVID infection

The team from the University of Texas at Austin analysed blood plasma samples from four people who recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infections.

April 28, 2021
By delaying vaccination virus is given opportunity to develop new variants

The Centre has announced that all individuals aged above 18 years would be eligible to get COVID-19 vaccination starting May 1.
April 27, 2021
What is CT value in RT-PCR test, how it determines test positivity rate

The CT value refers to the number of cycles needed to amplify the viral RNA of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a sample to detectable levels, in a standard RT-PCR test.
April 23, 2021
N440K variant of coronavirus found in Kerala can breach immunity, finds IGIB study

The N440K variant has immune-escape capabilities, meaning it can breach the immune system despite the presence of antibodies in the human body.
April 22, 2021
New infections, hospitalisations may be cut by delaying 2nd Covid dose

The study has several limitations, including a lack of clinical evidence quantifying the durability of the vaccines when administered under different schedules.
April 22, 2021
Scientists decode how different immune cells respond to Covid infection

The differences could help explain serious lung inflammation and blood clotting symptoms and could be used to identify potential targets for developing therapies.
April 19, 2021
Stick to basics after vaccination as the inoculated can be virus carriers

The increase in COVID-19 positive cases among children could be attributed to more elderly people venturing out of their homes after receiving the vaccination.

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