Scientists find a new way to fight TB
They discover a new DNA sequence that binds to the enzyme that helps the TB pathogen thrive
Avian botulism killed 18,000 birds at Sambhar: Govt report
The report by IVRI, Bareilly, states that climatic conditions were ultimately responsible for having triggered the mass die-off
Neglected Tropical Diseases Day: Poorest countries continue to be most affected, says WHO
UN body highlighted the tremendous effects COVID-19 had on community-based initiatives, access to healthcare facilities and healthcare goods …
Scientists unravel fungus responsible for Sheath Blight disease in rice
Researchers have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness
Livestock farming is a crucible for zoonotic disease; here is how
Artificial oceans of pigs and poultry in the hinterlands become mixing vessels for viruses from humans, livestock and wildlife, while other …
Zoonotic pathogens threaten humans, snow leopards in High Asia: Policy brief
Strengthen disease research and management and integrate them with wildlife conservation efforts, says brief
Nature’s bounty to boost immunity at a Greater Noida village
A look at 10 medicinal plants known to enhance immunity and strengthen brain power
Why it’s important to study coronaviruses in African bats
Understanding factors that play a role in the spillover of pathogens from bats to humans in Africa is important in view of high species diversity
Land-based pathogens may hitch a ride on microplastics to oceans: Study
Microplastics can either float over long distances, spreading pathogens; or they can sink to oceanic depths, where filter-feeding animals reside …
WHO releases first-ever fungal priority pathogen list
It takes precedence from the bacterial priority pathogens list established by WHO in 2017 with a similar focus to galvanise global attention and …
Global Eco Watch: Many factors may have caused muskrat decline in North America
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
COVID-19 virus not the last to cause pandemic, warns WHO chief
Tedros Ghebreyesus October 13 announced names of 26 experts who will advise WHO on developing framework to define studies into …
Donald Trump is taking hydroxychloroquine to ward off COVID-19. Is that wise?
There is a 20% genetic difference between SARS-CoV-2 and previous SARS coronavirus, meaning we should not assume a drug shown to act against SARS …
Climate change can affect diseases transmitted by insects, vectors: UN report
Humans are changing zoonotic disease systems and increasing their impact through habitat encroachment, human population pressure, the report said&…
Should smallpox virus specimens be destroyed or retained?
World Health Assembly to take a call on two remaining specimens in upcoming meet even as some scientists urge against their destruction; two …
Migration reduces transmission of pathogens between species: UN Report
The migration behaviours of several species is changing because of man-made factors like climate change and habitat loss
