Top news of the week: 21.01.2021.
Healthcare
Remembering STAT’s Sharon Begley: Mentor, colleague, and a legend in science journalism
STAT's Sharon Begley, who died Jan. 16, demonstrated every day what it means to be a generous colleague and a true friend.
With Rare Speed, Gene Editing Emerges as Biotech’s New Cutting Edge
Stocks of start-ups wielding tools like Crispr-Cas9 that allow companies to edit DNA and attack genetic diseases and cancer are suddenly hot. But the science is moving with incredible speed ...
Who should avoid Covaxin jab? Bharat Biotech lists out medical conditions
Those with a history of allergies, bleeding disorders and on medication that affect the immune system have been warned not to take the Covaxin shot by its maker Bharat Biotech. The vaccine ...
Advancing The World Through Biotech With Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath
The head of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, or BIO, shares fascinating insights on battling Covid-19, exciting advances being made on other diseases and much else.
Year Ender 2020---Department of Biotechnology (DBT)-M/o S & T
Salient Achievements 2020-2021 The Department of Biotechnology has made tremendous efforts in pr
Bharat Biotech to pay compensation if Covaxin causes side effects
Bharat Biotech to pay compensation if Covaxin causes side effects Greater Kashmir | Bharat Biotech, which has received a government purchase order for supply of 55 lakh doses of Covaxin, a ...
Bharat Biotech makes big announcement, reveals who should avoid COVID-19 vaccine
Covaxin is a vaccine with approval for restricted use in emergency situations that may prevent COVID-19. The Central Licensing Authority has granted permission for the sale or distribution ...
Covaxin not safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, says Bharat Biotech
Makers urge people to inform supervising officials about any preexisting medical condition before receiving the dose