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09 Nov

CSIR partners with TataMD for diagnostic testing for COVID-19

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): Tata Medical and Diagnostics Ltd. (TataMD), the healthcare venture from Tata Group, has announced the commercial launch of TataMD CHECK, novel diagnostic testing forCOVID-19.TataMD CHECK will use FNCAS9 Editor-Limited Uniform Detection Assay (FELUDA), a CRISPR Cas-9 technology that was developed in India by CSIR- Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) for Covid testing. It is the world’s first CRISPR Cas-9 based diagnostic tool to be launched globally. TataMD CHECK is a lab test and uses CRISPR-Cas9 Technology. The process of collecting patient samples, RNA extraction, and amplification, etc. remains the same but uses simple,…

09 Nov

Fight against TB to get a shot in the arm

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitness, Scienceantibody, bacterium, biomarkers, cold chain, Cytokines, diagnostic, Elisa, enzyme, glycoproteins, immune system, infection, mycobacterium, PCR, peptides, proteins, ptamers

New Delhi (India Science Wire): The fight against Tuberculosis (TB) could be in for a major boost, with a team of researchers drawn from several Indian institutions developing a new diagnostic technique that promises to be easier, better and more affordable. TB is caused by a microorganism named Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a worldwide disease with over 10 million active cases and two million deaths every year. It occurs in two forms: pulmonary TB (PTB) which affects the lungs and extra-pulmonary TB (EPTB) that can affect any parts of the body other than the lungs. A major problem with TB…

09 Nov

Kingston offers up to 58% discount on Amazon’s Great Indian Festival

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Mumbai, Maharashtra [India]: To reignite your spirits this festive season, Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, announced some exciting deals on Amazon’s Great Indian Festival which started from October 17th, 2020 onwards. Now customers can avail drool-worthy discounts of up to 58% and enjoy working, gaming & entertainment at their homes without any hassle. The discounted items include1,2: PC Solutions: Made for Upgrade:A400 M.2 SATA SSD,Q500 2.5” SATA SSD,Kingston 2666 DDR4 Laptop RAM Power-up performance: KC600 SSD 2.5, A2000 NVMe PCIe SSD, HyperX Impact DDR4 2666 Notebook RAM Extreme Gaming: Kingston KC2500 NVMe PCIe SSD,…

09 Nov

Samvaad Institute of speech and hearing starts Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology

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Bangalore, Karnataka [India]: Samvaad Institute of speech and hearing is affiliated to the Bangalore Central University and is recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India, announces admission to its Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) course. This degree in allied health is an upcoming field with very good job opportunities both in India and across the world. The Application forms are available on at http://samvaadinstitute.org/. Samvaad Institute also has a fully equipped diagnostic facility for diagnosis and Specialized Clinics for children with Autism, ADHD, Stuttering, recipients of Cochlear Implants and for patients with language issues after a stroke (aphasia).…

07 Nov

Growmax Wealth Management Services helps people maximize their financial returns by safeguarding their investments at utmost convenience

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Delhi, [India]: Growmax Wealth Management Services is a specialized real estate advisor in India. They have diverse networks across the entire chain of the real estate industry. The company has gained significant experience in the industry and has a team of prominent experts and thought leaders. They are helping people make wise investment decisions in the real estate domain. They are one of the key players in the Indian Real Estate Advisory Market. With the expert supervision of Mr. Jay Prakash since 2010, the company is thriving in the industry. With an enormous amount of experience in real estate, the…

07 Nov

Ministry of Earth Sciences conducts a webinar to mark the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020

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New Delhi (India Science Wire): The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad under the Ministry of Earth Sciences conducted a webinar to mark the World Tsunami Awareness Day 2020. The webinar titled ‘Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness’ was jointly organized with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA). The World Tsunami Awareness Day is observed on November 5 each year across the world. The World Tsunami Awareness Day is aimed to create tsunami awareness and preparedness at the national, regional, and community levels. It encourages the development of tsunami early warning…

06 Nov

Scientists devise a new tool to fight diarrhea

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New Delhi, (India Science Wire): E.coli is the most common foodborne bacteria causing illnesses including diarrhea, fever, and death if left undiagnosed and untreated, which makes its detection most important. Traditional detection methods such as culture or PCR are time-consuming and require skilled manpower. Antibody-based ELISA tests have also been developed but the instability of the antibodies, high cost, batch to batch variation, and complex synthesis method limits its application. A team of researchers at DBT-National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (DBT-NABI), Mohali, has come up with a solution. They have developed a probe based on ssDNA aptamer. Aptamers are low molecular…

06 Nov

Train differently with the MMA Champion -Alan Fenandes

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MIXED MARTIAL ARTS COACH Vice-President and the National Coach at All India Mixed Martial Arts Association – The Only MMA Regulating Body – India Mumbai, Maharashtra [India]: India's First Pro MMA Fighter is one of the top MMA Coaches of the world. And he is also the first Indian to hold a grade in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu now a Brown belt. Alan is a high profile Mixed Martial Arts coach and trainer with over 17 years of robust and progressive experience with a passion for teaching and spreading the Gospel of MMA. He has been the spearheading the sport of Mixed…

06 Nov

Jaipur Audition for Elite Miss Rajasthan 2020

The News Horizon0 CommentsFashion & BeautyElite Miss Rajasthan 2020, Jaipur Audition

Coming on 8th November with corona precautions Jaipur (Rajasthan): Unlike a fashion show, the models aren’t swaying on a ramp in real life. They are depending on digital technology to rescue their annual extravaganza from the coronavirus pandemic. For months, designers, models, make-up artists, and film crews worked to create the fusion of the physical and virtual fashion, adapting to the virus restrictions. In such a situation, during the process of unlocking, Elite Miss Rajasthan auditions will be held on 8th November. This is a dream project of Elite Miss Rajasthan Director Gaurav Gaur. Audition for one of Rajasthan’s biggest…

06 Nov

Abhijit Deshmukh- Feeding People and Fostering Lives

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Aurangabad, Maharashtra [India]: Covid-19 has left many people in a difficult situation where they do not have any food to eat, a roof over their heads, and no job to sustain themself. Despite all the measures provided by authorities, people are sleeping with an empty stomach. According to leading reports, more people will be killed because of hunger than the virus. Shattering, isn’t it? Amidst all this, there came a saviour, Mr. Abhijit Deshmukh, ex corporator of Nationalist Congress Party and Director of Aurangabad (Maharashtra) District Central Co-operative bank- who has been a great help for many during this pandemic.…