Why vaccine doses differ for babies, kids, teens and adults: An immunologist explains

As time passes, your immune system matures through different stages, much the way you advanced from crawling to standing, walking and running

Forests can increase human immunity against pandemics like COVID-19

Our analysis shows that most of the COVID-affected areas in India are in states with lesser forest cover and vice versa

Herbal products can help in dealing with COVID-19, if they are made trustworthy

Herbal products can increase our immune responses; however, we first need authenticity, a proper scientific approach, strict governmental …

Declining antibodies and immunity to COVID-19: Why the worry?

The declining antibody levels in COVID-19 cases suggest that cells that produce these antibodies are not present in sufficient numbers

Uncanny truth about germs

Building immunity may be a matter of keeping company with microbes, argue some immunologists

COVID-19 surge: Why has China not attained herd immunity despite high vaccination coverage?

Germany, South Korea, Vietnam are also reporting increase in COVID-19 cases despite extensive vaccination

Early human trial of COVID-19 vaccine gives positive results

Developed by Beijing-based firm, the vaccine shows development of both forms of immunity  

Patients unaware of omicron infection, may be contributing to COVID-19 spread: Report

Study finds 56% people were unaware of infection status  

Protection against COVID-19 infection, severe disease falls quickly after AstraZeneca 2nd dose: Lancet

Begins to wane after 18-19 weeks; study stresses on need for booster dose 

COVID-19 immunity: Treading turbulent waters

We constantly hear of pills and food supplements that we must consume or lifestyle changes we must inculcate to boost our immune system. …

Scientists figure out molecular mechanism behind latent TB

Kolkata researchers think protein molecule MPT63 secreted by TB bacteria might have a role in its release into body from granuloma 

Tuberculosis India-2014

Tuberculosis is no longer a disease afflicting only the poor. Its thrives on deprived/distorted lifestyle and on the offshoots of the so-called …

A humble recipe of 3 spices to slacken COVID-19 scare

There is urgent need to focus on alternative, easily available sources; natural products consumed as spices and food can be a better choice  

Simply Put: The COVID-19 happiness index

Poor nutrition changes the way a body fights infection: This might protect against severe COVID-19

Deficient leptin levels caused by malnutrition might protect against severe infection and death, says study

Study deciphers the play of proteins that check obesity

Scientists found that two proteins, triggered by cytokines from the immune system, work in tandem to keep fat cells under check

V(a)x populi: Should we or should we not vaccinate

Three experts come from three different points of view to the debate on compulsory vaccination

Will John Chau’s body spread disease among the Sentinelese? Scientists differ

While the body will definitely give out pathogens, whether or not the Sentinelese are susceptible to them is not known

Why taking vitamin D pills could help the fight against TB and HIV

Africa bears the greatest burden of global TB cases. In South Africa, it continues to be a massive public health concern

‘COVID-19 herd immunity unlikely to slow transmission in coming months’

Expect third wave in the US in winter

When will we reach herd immunity? Here are 3 reasons that’s a hard question to answer

It’s important to acknowledge it’s difficult to pin down a single magic number for herd immunity from COVID-19

Researchers identify protein's function to help treat inflammatory diseases

Researchers identified immune-modulatory function of a protein that could potentially help in treating sepsis and other inflammatory diseases

COVID-19 herd immunity? It’s not going to happen, so what next?

The only sustainable solution is to learn to live with the virus.  

Internet addiction can cause cold, flu

Immune system weakens due to less contact with people and germs

Every other Delhiite exposed to novel coronavirus: Serosurvey shows

Experts differ over herd immunity but agree over continuation of Covid-appropriate behaviour