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TR1 Cells Hold Key to Malaria Reinfection Immunity Why in the News? A major study published in Science Immunology has identified T regulatory 1 cells (TR1) as crucial in the cellular immune response to malaria. This discovery in malaria immunology could revolutionize malaria vaccine research and immune-based therapies for malaria and other infectious diseases with …
Read MoreWhy in News ? Scientists have identified BbLDH, an enzyme critical for the survival of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria causing Lyme disease. This discovery could lead to new targeted treatments or vaccines, offering hope for better disease management and prevention. Causes and Transmission: Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Brucellosis, a zoonotic bacterial disease affecting livestock and humans, has raised concerns. Preventive measures like livestock vaccination and pasteurization of dairy products are crucial for controlling its spread and safeguarding public health. Overview of Brucellosis: Brucellosis is a zoonotic bacterial infection caused by various species of Brucella. It primarily affects livestock …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thonnakkal developed a method for producing non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs) in the lab. These VLPs mimic the wild-type Nipah Virus (NiV), offering a safe and effective platform for developing neutralizing antibodies against NiV in a biosafety level-2 (BSL) laboratory. source:medium About …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-3 – Health and related technological advancement Focus : Overview of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Hepatitis Report 2024. Highlighting India’s significant contribution to the global hepatitis disease burden. Source- MHA Key Findings from the Report Statistics on the prevalence of viral hepatitis worldwide- India accounted for 6% of the total viral hepatitis …
Read MoreWhy in the news? High prevalence of hepatitis in India, ranking second globally, prompts concerns over low diagnosis and treatment rates. source:slideserve About the High Prevalence of Hepatitis in India: Statistics: India ranks second globally in viral hepatitis cases, with over 11% of the global burden reported in 2022. Numbers: Approximately 29 million cases of …
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