Why bats do not get infected by Covid, Ebola virus?

IANS | October 16, 2023 6:47 PM

New York, Oct 16 (IANS) Bat’s genes may explain why the mammals are protected from viruses like Covid-19 or Ebola that wreak havoc in humans, and are relatively cancer-free, researchers have found.

IIT Madras develops steam-based method to sterilise medical equipment

IANS | October 16, 2023 4:22 PM

Chennai, Oct 16 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a solar-thermal steam-based system that can help sterilise medical equipment in remote and rural areas, where access to electricity and water could be an issue.