Hong Kong has decided to cull 6,000 pigs after its first ever case of African swine fever was found in an animal at a slaughterhouse close to the border with mainland China. African swine fever (ASF) is a highly contagious hemorrhagic viral disease of domestic and wild pigs which is responsible for serious economic and… Continue reading Hong Kong culls 6,000 pigs after African swine fever found
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CCMB scientists sequence Asiatic lion genome
Scientists from CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology has for the first time sequenced the entire genome of Asiatic lion. Genome sequencing means determining the order of the four chemical building blocks – called “bases” – that make up the DNA molecule. Genome sequencing helps to understand how genes work together to direct the growth,… Continue reading CCMB scientists sequence Asiatic lion genome
Fast neutrino oscillations may hold key to supernovae formation
According to a study from Tata Institute of Fundamental Research,fast neutrino oscillations could be the driving force behind why some stars explode forming supernovae at the end of their lives. A supernova is the explosion of a star.It is the largest explosion that takes place in space.Supernovas are often seen in other galaxies.But supernovas are… Continue reading Fast neutrino oscillations may hold key to supernovae formation
Incidence of cancer set to rise: Lancet study
According to a study published in The Lancet,the number of patients requiring chemotherapy annually will rise to 15 million by 2040. The report has said that the incidence of cancer (excluding non-melanomatous skin cancers) is projected to rise from 17 million to 26 million between 2018 and 2040.The growth will be seen mostly in low… Continue reading Incidence of cancer set to rise: Lancet study
U.S. FDA warns of faulty pacemaker batteries
The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) in its safety communication has alerted healthcare providers and patients about the batteries in certain Medtronic implantable pacemakers. It said that pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers(CRT-Ps) which can drain faster than expected without any warning could lead to devices losing power quickly and triggering a medical emergency. Pacemakers… Continue reading U.S. FDA warns of faulty pacemaker batteries
Houthis begin pullout from ports in Hodeidah
Yemen’s Houthi movement has started withdrawing forces from Saleef port in Hodeidah under a UN-sponsored deal. Both the Houthis and the government forces agreed to withdraw from Hudaydah port to allow in vital humanitarian aid.Hudaydah port is the principal lifeline for two-thirds of Yemen’s population.Its closure has had a devastating impact on the Yemen. Under… Continue reading Houthis begin pullout from ports in Hodeidah
U.S. positions Patriot missile off Iran
The US has decided to send a Patriot missile-defence system to the Middle East.US has taken this move against a possible threat to US forces in the region by Iran. However,Iran has described the deployments as psychological warfare aimed at intimidating the country. The Patriot is an advanced surface-to-air missile system intended to defend against… Continue reading U.S. positions Patriot missile off Iran
Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports
United States President has decided to raise tariffs on almost all imports from China which are valued at approximately $300 billion. This is in addition to the Chinese imports worth $200 billion on which US had increased the import duty from 10% to 25%. The United States and China are currently discussing a trade deal.The… Continue reading Trump orders tariff hike on remaining Chinese imports
Pulwama reference cut for UN listing of Azhar
Britain’s diplomat has said that the United Kingdom had played a key role to secure the designation of Jaish-e-Mohammad(JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a UN Security Council sanctioned terrorist. He said that China had agreed to the listing after all references to terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pulwama strike, were dropped.However,he said… Continue reading Pulwama reference cut for UN listing of Azhar
Obesity on the rise in rural areas too
According to a study published in the journal Nature,obesity is increasing more rapidly in the world’s rural areas than in cities. The study has analysed the height and weight data of over 112 million adults across urban and rural areas of 200 countries and territories between 1985 and 2017. The study has revealed that the… Continue reading Obesity on the rise in rural areas too
