COVID-19

Apr 28, 2020

Merck has collaborated with the Seattle-based Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) to further study novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The primary goal of the collaboration will be to investigate the molecular pathway of SARS-CoV-2 and aetiology of COVID-19 with the intent of finding an effective and standard treatm...

Apr 22, 2020

Novel coronavirus outbreak has created some unprecedented situations in several domains round the World. No vertical is left untouched as the economy tumbles down impacting the human race. Goals of the several industries such as tourism and hospitality that are hit hard, have shifted as they find new ways to create...

Apr 20, 2020

Research says copper disintegrates novel coronavirus – SARS-CoV-2- the moment it lands on the metal. The global coronavirus pandemic has made everyone around cautious of hygiene and cleanliness. The transmission of microbes through droplets, touching, sneezing has brought a wave face masks, 20-seconds hand wash,...

Apr 15, 2020

The Novel Coronavirus since its outbreak in Wuhan China in November-2019 has infected around 1,848,439 people with 117,217 confirmed deaths in 213 countries, till date.  Countries around the world are working tirelessly to tackle the current situation. Local Governments in order to reduce the pace of corona...

Apr 14, 2020

Eli Lilly has announced to begin clinical trials of rheumatoid arthritis drug Olumiant to treat COVID-19 patients.  The company plans to explore the anti-inflammatory responses that were witnessed in rheumatoid arthritis patients, and how the drug – Olumiant – an oral JAK1/JAK2 inhibitor – might help in cur...

Apr 13, 2020

Amid the political debate, the US NIH has last week begun the clinical trials of the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to test its efficacy and safety in patients with COVID-19. What is hydroxychloroquine?  Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) (aka hydroxychloroquine sulfate), is a drug available in the market to tre...

Apr 07, 2020

World Health Day Today, 7 April, is World Health Day. While the world is waging war against COVID-19, let us take a moment to be grateful to the emergency stuff- Doctors, Heath workers, Nurses who are taking care of the patients all day and night during this Coronavirus pandemic crisis.  Everyone is mainta...

Mar 31, 2020

Johnson & Johnson is fast-forwarding its vaccine development program for COVID-19.  The healthcare company has selected a lead vaccine candidate and is planning to begin human trials in September, with first batches available under potential emergency use authorization in the first part of 2021. The ...

Mar 30, 2020

COVID-19, a novel coronavirus after toppling down China, has managed to create havoc in the entire world, with people fearing the impending doom.  This is no news that novel coronavirus – SARS CoV-2 – was first originated in Wuhan and now has clawed the whole world. The spread has become unstoppable, with o...

Mar 24, 2020

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced to invest a hefty amount worth USD 800 Million across pharma manufacturing and services. The company plans to expand its capabilities in pharma manufacturing and services in the coming two years, with USD 475 Million reserved for 2020.  The company has been acquirin...