Snehal Fernandes

1 coronavirus-positive person infected 3-4 people, reveals analysis by Tata Institute of Fundamental Research scientist

BMC distributes 1.7 million HCQ tablets as preventive medicine

TB detecting app to be repurposed for Covid-19 pre-screening

Indian researchers set to study Covid-19 link with loss of smell, taste

Epidemiological model studying spread of Covid-19 recommends testing and isolation

Testing, quarantine more effective than lockdown to check Covid-19, suggests epidemiological model

The model involves nine different detailed compartments – susceptible, exposed, pre-symptomatic, asymptomatic, mild symptomatic, severely symptomatic, hospitalised, recovered and dead - and compares each stage with non-pharmaceutical interventions

IIT- Gandhinagar to undertake study to find out survival of coronavirus in human waste

On Friday, the group submitted their viewpoint paper to Environmental Science and Technology, a scientific peer-reviewed journal published by the American Chemical Society, underlining the need to survey wastewater for virus RNA during the ongoing pandemic that has affected more than 2 million people across the world.

‘Asymptomatic people are going undiagnosed’

Jacinta D’Souza, professor and chairperson, school of biological sciences at UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences, Kalina, talks about the city turning into an epicentre of the outbreak in the state, the need for extensive testing, testing mechanisms and more.

Have developed compound that has potential to kill virus: Researchers

Govt, industry to support 13 innovations that may help battle Covid-19

Online system to connect policy makers with locals

Experts: ‘Need more checks in Covid-19 containment zones’

CovidGYan portal launched by premier research institutes for latest information on coronavirus

The content in the portal, which is targeted towards general citizens and those with a scientifically curious mind, comprises latest research and up-to-date information on the pandemic, short videos or webinars in 12 languages on how to tackle the spread of novel coronavirus, and interviews with experts in the form of podcasts to understand various aspects of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Innovations in Covid-19 diagnosis reach pilot test stage

Covid-19: Scientists seek enhanced testing, contact-tracing

Coronavirus outbreak: IIT-Bombay develops app to track quarantined

Scientists discuss ways to bust misinformation and fake news about Covid-19

‘Autistic kids inherit mutated protein crucial for memory and learning’

‘Bacteria making curd can kill disease-causing mosquitoes’

Glucose can cure as well as lead to lifestyle diseases: Study

Low tide, high on trash: New study identifies flow of plastic into the sea

Is your food actually gluten-free?

Cubs regularly fed dumped carcasses grew up as scavengers: Study

For every 1kg of usable fish, 4kg of other marine life are killed: Study

Researchers develop tech to use sewage to build roads

Human-induced climate change has caused 60% of India to become hotter in April and May over the last six decades

Noise levels beyond limit across MMR’s silence, residential zones

Mahogany trees cut effect of greenhouse gases: Study

IIT-Bombay develops plastic-like films for packaging industry

Narrowing creeks widen flooding woes