This test uses an indigenously developed, cutting-edge CRISPR technology for detection of the genomic sequence of SARS-CoV-2 virus, CSIR said in a statement.
Besides soothing your senses, they can aid digestion, keep your body cool and fight ailments.
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Inflation rate during August, the data for which is yet to be released, was likely to remain at about 7 per cent, said SBI Ecowrap.
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The coronavirus variant B.1.617 first identified in India last year has been classified as a "variant of global concern", with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily, a senior WHO official had said on Monday.
The actor has always maintained a healthy lifestyle and his diet reflects that.
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If you want to get shredded in very short span, you must eliminate dairy or other milk products from your diet plan.
Having 60 gm almonds a day helps maintain blood sugar levels and prevents cardio vascular diseases.
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Italy may be the home of premium buffalo mozzarella cheese, but India could soon give the country a run for its money in this regard. India's largest dairy cooperative, Amul, has submitted a plan to the government, aiming to turn the country into a global hub for the export of mozzarella cheese made from buffalo milk, which is sold at a hefty premium around the world. Mozzarella cheese is one of the products identified by the government for support under its Rs 10,900 crore production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), to give a massive push to food processing exports as well as to build Indian food brands.
The researchers, including those from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD) in Hyderabad, advise testing asymptomatic primary and secondary contacts followed by surveillance.
Satish Kumar Bhat, 47 from Delhi shared some suggestions that he feels may help fight coronavirus.
The Hyderabad bowler thanked stand-in skipper Ajinkya Rahane for 'trusting the youngsters and showing confidence in me.'
Initial data has shown immunity triggered by the two mRNA vaccines -- Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna -- lasts for at least six months
It is the lightest gold nugget ever created, researchers said.
'We believe that India is capable of producing the Gamaleya vaccine and it is very important to say that those partnerships to produce the vaccine will enable us to cover the demand that we have'
When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies release a stress hormone called cortisol, which disturbs our digestive system leading to bloating and constipation, says Neha Sahaya.
Instead of regular tea or coffee with milk and sugar, how about a steaming hot cup of green tea.
The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.
'We have no time for meals. We don't sleep on time or have family or community interactions.' 'All this stress has made us pressure cookers without valves.' 'No wonder then we are bursting out with heart attacks,' points out Dr Udgeath Dhir, director, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram.
You had been eating sehri in the morning and iftar in the evening for the past month, fasting for nearly 12 hours in between. Now that you are switching back to your old lifestyle, you'll need to follow a few guidelines to get your body back on course, advises nutritionist Ryan Fernando.
India's industrial production grew by 1 per cent in December, official data showed on Friday. According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data, the manufacturing sector output grew by 1.6 per cent in December 2020.
Taking up heavy exercise without being conditioned for it may expose one to risks like rhabdo.
'During pregnancy, your body may tell you what it's feeling more acutely than during other phases of life, which is your body's way of adapting to protect your pregnancy.'
The test used now, called PCR (or polymerace chain reaction), uses a nasal or throat swab sample and identifies the virus. These tests take at least five hours to give results. The rapid test, on the other hand, uses a blood sample and gives results based on detecting the presence of certain antibodies that react to the coronavirus protein.
'Almost 70 per cent production time of a vaccine is dedicated to quality control, which is done through several hundred tests.'
The Indian government and private firms have stepped up efforts to develop a vaccine to halt the spread of COVID-19 which has claimed over 3,700 lives with more than 1,25,000 cases in the country.
A balanced diet with proper protein, carbs, fat, minerals and seasonal nutrition can help maintain good immunity.
The WHO said that studies have highlighted that the spread of the second wave has been much faster than the first in India.
One in 25 people from India and other South Asian countries carries a mutated gene that causes heart failure.
Commercial launch and supply to major government and private hospitals is expected in mid-June.
Just as we need to eat good food to be physically fit, our hair needs nutrition to keep at its bouncy best. These foods will have your hair looking like a superstar's!
You can steer clear of meat and still boost your energy levels considerably.
'Our technology is going to help Indian agriculture the way the White Revolution helped milk production.'
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