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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
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Chinese PhD Student From Wuhan Tries To Smuggle "Biological Materials" To US
A Chinese researcher from Wuhan, from where Covid-19 is suspected to have spread to the world, has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle "biological materials" into the US in a second such incident in less than a week.
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Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
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Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: What Is Acute Diarrheal Disease?
Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: As of December 22, 2024, the country has recorded over 1,000 outbreaks of acute diarrheal disease, marking a record high.
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Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
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Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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400 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Oldest Evidence Of Fungal Disease
Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fossilized fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, in the Rhynie Chert, shedding light on early disease history and fungi's role in shaping Earth.
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WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
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WHO To Identify Pathogens That Could Cause Future Pandemics
The World Health Organization said on Monday it was thrashing out a new list of priority pathogens that risk sparking pandemics or outbreaks and need to be kept under close observation.
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Covid Pandemic Led To Surge In "Superbug Infections": EU's Disease Agency
Infections from some antibiotic-resistant pathogens known as superbugs have more than doubled in health care facilities in Europe, an EU agency said on Thursday, providing further evidence of the wider impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
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Bathroom Hand Dryers May Leave Your Hands Dirtier Than Before
Hand dryers may leave your hands significantly more dirty than before, says study published in the Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
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Spain Hit By Deadly Bacteria Threatening Olive Trees
A deadly bacteria that infected thousands of olive trees in Italy has been detected for the first time in mainland Spain, the world's top producer of olive oil, a regional government official said Thursday.
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Experimental Vaccine Could Provide Rapid Response To Diseases
A type of experimental vaccine that can be made in just a week and has protected mice against influenza, Ebola and Zika viruses may offer promise for quick responses to disease outbreaks in people, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
-
Beyond Brain-Eating Amoeba: Scientists Warn Of Rising Threat To Global Health
Researchers warn that free-living amoebas, microscopic organisms thriving in soil and water, are spreading globally due to climate change and ageing water systems. These pose serious health risks.
-
Chinese PhD Student From Wuhan Tries To Smuggle "Biological Materials" To US
A Chinese researcher from Wuhan, from where Covid-19 is suspected to have spread to the world, has been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle "biological materials" into the US in a second such incident in less than a week.
-
Can Aspergillus Fungus Cause The Next Deadliest Outbreak? All You Need To Know
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Aspergillus fumigatus as a significant threat, emphasising the need for heightened awareness and preparedness.
-
Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: What Is Acute Diarrheal Disease?
Stomach Flu Outbreak In India: As of December 22, 2024, the country has recorded over 1,000 outbreaks of acute diarrheal disease, marking a record high.
-
Here Is All You Need To Know About The Mysterious "Disease X" Outbreak: Origin, Cure, Prevention, And Symptoms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) coined the term "Disease X" to signify the looming threat of unknown pathogens. While the disease has not yet reached India, the interconnectedness of today's world means it could pose a significant threat if preventive measures are ignored.
-
Polar Bears in Alaska Face Rising Pathogen Threats Due to Climate Change
Polar bears in the Chukchi Sea are increasingly exposed to pathogens like Toxoplasma gondii, brucellosis, and canine distemper due to warming climates. Researchers revealed a significant rise in pathogen antibodies in polar bears since the 1990s, linking this trend to reduced sea ice, altered diets, and human interaction. The findings raise concern...
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400 Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Oldest Evidence Of Fungal Disease
Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fossilized fungus, named Potteromyces asteroxylicola, in the Rhynie Chert, shedding light on early disease history and fungi's role in shaping Earth.
-
WHO To Update List Of Pathogens That Can Cause Future Outbreaks, Will Include "Disease X"
The list of priority pathogens will help researchers identify where they need to invest energy and funds to develop tests, treatments and vaccines.
-
WHO To Identify Pathogens That Could Cause Future Pandemics
The World Health Organization said on Monday it was thrashing out a new list of priority pathogens that risk sparking pandemics or outbreaks and need to be kept under close observation.
-
Covid Pandemic Led To Surge In "Superbug Infections": EU's Disease Agency
Infections from some antibiotic-resistant pathogens known as superbugs have more than doubled in health care facilities in Europe, an EU agency said on Thursday, providing further evidence of the wider impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
Genetic Evidence of Typhoid and Plague Causing Pathogens Found in DNA of Ancient Civilisations
Scientists had attributed the fall of several ancient civilizations including the Akkadian Empire, the Old Kingdom of Egypt, to factors like climate change and shifting allegiances. However, a new study proposes that this could be due to some extinct pathogens.
-
Bathroom Hand Dryers May Leave Your Hands Dirtier Than Before
Hand dryers may leave your hands significantly more dirty than before, says study published in the Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
-
Spain Hit By Deadly Bacteria Threatening Olive Trees
A deadly bacteria that infected thousands of olive trees in Italy has been detected for the first time in mainland Spain, the world's top producer of olive oil, a regional government official said Thursday.
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Experimental Vaccine Could Provide Rapid Response To Diseases
A type of experimental vaccine that can be made in just a week and has protected mice against influenza, Ebola and Zika viruses may offer promise for quick responses to disease outbreaks in people, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers.
