Articles by Jeevan Biswas

Japanese Scientists Develop Affordable, Easy Saliva Test to Detect Silent Carriers of COVID-19

The test requires self-collected saliva samples and can serve as an easy mass screening method to detect asymptomatic cases of the coronavirus infection

Sep 29, 2020

Coronavirus

Anti-bacterial 'T-Cells' Show Strong Activation In Severe Cases of COVID-19, But Do Not Injure Body: Study

T-cells known as 'MAIT cells' were found to show strong activation in patients struggling from moderate to severe cases of the coronavirus infection

Sep 29, 2020

Coronavirus

Florida Man Who Shot and Injured Captain of Fishing Ship on High Seas Sentenced to 40 months in Prison

47-year-old Robert Lester Odom stabbed the captain of the fishing vessel on which he was a crew member

Sep 28, 2020

HILARIOUS: Bride-to-be Sends Fiance Tumbling Into Water Shortly After He Proposes to Her [VIDEO]

People go out of their way to make proposals memorable but a certain couple did not have to try very hard as a viral video on twitter shows one turn into a comic disaster

Sep 28, 2020

These Wasps Have Been Killing Cockroaches for 25 Million Years; Scientists find 4 Ancient Species Trapped in Amber

Over 400 species of the parasitic ensign wasps exist today, and they are to be killers of cockroaches

Sep 28, 2020

Archaeology

Australian Scientists Design Promising New Antibody to Prevent Life-threatening Blood Clots

The new antibody has the potential to mitigate the side effects of existing anti-thrombotic treatments.

Sep 28, 2020

Fructose Produced in Brain Could Be the Factor Driving Alzheimer's Disease, Suggest Scientists

Researchers from the University of Colorado propose that metabolism and production of fructose in the brain could be controlling Alzheimer's.

Sep 28, 2020

Giant Rat Wins Award for Animal Heroism for Seeking Out Landmines In Cambodia

Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, became the first rat to win the top civilian award for animal bravery

Sep 27, 2020

Diabetes Monitoring to Change as Analysis of Sugar Levels In Tears Can Replace Painful Pricking

According to the study by researchers from the University of Tokyo, sugar levels can be effectively measured in tears

Sep 27, 2020

Diabetes

What Makes the Human Brain Shrink? Scientists Discover 160 Genes Behind it

According to the researchers, the 160 genes are closely associated with pathways of several crucial functions

Sep 27, 2020

Dozens of Genes Help Cancer Cells Hide from Immune System, Discover Scientists

According to the study, over 180 genes played a crucial role in the interaction between cancers cells and the immune system

Sep 27, 2020

Scientists Develop 'Ultrapotent' Antibody Cocktail That Stops Coronavirus From Infecting Cells

According to the study, a potent mix of two antibodies was found to prevent the coronavirus from entering host cells

Sep 26, 2020

Coronavirus

This AI-Based Smartphone App Can Diagnose Autism In Children Accurately; Makers Seek FDA Approval

Cognoa, a US-based company, has developed a diagnostic device that can enable pediatricians to identify ASD in children.

Sep 26, 2020

COVID-19: Scientists Identify 'Culprit' that Causes Kidney Damage In Hospitalized Patients

According to a study led by the University of Michigan, increased levels of a protein produced by the blood was associated with coronavirus-caused kidney damage

Sep 25, 2020

Coronavirus

Risk of COVID-19 Deaths Higher in People With These Two Crucial Genetic Mutations, Finds Study

According to the study, the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus-caused deaths were higher in countries whose populations had a higher prevalence of the genetic mutations

Sep 25, 2020

Coronavirus

COVID-19: Israeli Special Face Masks Developed With Anti-microbial Fabric Hit US Market

Israeli start-up Sonovio has entered the US market with face masks produced using its proprietary anti-microbial fabric

Sep 24, 2020

Coronavirus

Key Sugar Molecules on SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein Aiding Infection Identified; Can Serve As New Target for COVID-19 Vaccines

Sugar molecules attached to the spike protein were found to aid in the infection process of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus

Sep 24, 2020

Coronavirus

Face Shields Ineffective In Containing Spread of COVID-19, Finds Japanese Supercomputer

The Japanese supercomputer found that face shields were completely ineffective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in tiny respiratory particles

Sep 23, 2020

Coronavirus

Adorable 6-Month-Old Baby Goes Water Skiing In Utah, Sets New 'World Record' for Youngest Skier Ever [VIDEO]

The toddler, Rich Casey Humpherys, is said to have set the 'record' for the youngest skier in the world

Sep 22, 2020

Scientists Discover Exploitable 'Pocket' In Coronavirus Spike Protein; Can Potentially End COVID-19

According to the study led by the University of Bristol, the 'pocket' can be 'drugged' in order to make the spike protein inactive

Sep 22, 2020

Coronavirus

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