One of the reasons why viral infections can be difficult to treat is the high mutation rate displayed by many viruses, which can sometimes allow them to evade our immune systems and develop resistance to drugs. In this article, Shivani looks into the evidence gathered by scientists around the world on mutations in the genome of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has set off a wave of research activities across the world, aimed at finding clues that would allow us to design effective therapeutics and vaccines. In one such effort, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, have initiated a study into the molecular dynamics of the process via which the novel coronavirus attaches to cells of the human respiratory system.
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The increasing demand for virtual learning is making information and communication technologies (ICTs) an integral aspect of higher education. In this article, Aparna Dixit, Assistant Professor at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research, University of Delhi, shares her views on some of these technologies and how they can be used to enhance the learning experience of students.
In this new series, we ask scientists from different backgrounds, disciplines and career stages to reflect upon their life in lockdown and how it has influenced how they approach doing science. In this article, Snehal Kadam from Institute of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology, SPPU, writes about how she found ways to remain engaged with science even when the lab was no longer accessible. This article was first published on COVID Gyan.
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Applications are invited for temporary position of Research Associate (emoluments as per the current DST norms) under, and co-terminus with the SERB Distinguished Fellow project. Research work would involve advanced genetic, molecular genetic, and molecular cell biological approaches in lncRNA …
Nitte (Deemed to be University) has invited applications from eligible candidates for admission to Part-time or Full time Ph.D Course in the faculty of Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences and Biological Sciences. Meritorious Full Time candidates will …
The Newton-Bhabha Fund is back with its annual PhD Placement Programme. This year, the fund will offer PhD scholars from India and the UK to spend a period of their study (up to two to four months) in UK higher …
Preliminary application deadline: 11 August 2020, 2 pm ISTThe DBT/ Wellcome Trust India Alliance invites applications for its Early Career Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research. This is a mentored Fellowship programme that provides a unique opportunity for promising postdoctoral researchers …
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