Synopsis: Indian is one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturer, thus will have better access to vaccines, but the distribution of manufactured vaccine will prove to be a formidable task. Dry run to test preparedness for the nationwide roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine kicked off in four States — Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab.… Continue reading Dry Run and Challenges of Vaccines distribution in India
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IIT-Delhi’s scientist receives UNDP first prize for innovation of plant-based mock egg
Source: The Indian Express News: A team of scientists from IIT Delhi won an innovation contest (Innovate 4 SDG) organised by the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab India for their innovation of a “plant based mock egg”. Facts: Mock Egg: It has been developed from very simple farm based crop proteins, which not only looks… Continue reading IIT-Delhi’s scientist receives UNDP first prize for innovation of plant-based mock egg
India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”
Source: The Indian Express News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has inaugurated India’s first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine(PCV) named “Pneumosil”. Facts: Pneumosil: It has been developed by the Serum Institute of India Private Limited (SIIPL) in collaboration with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Pneumosil was licensed by the Drugs Controller General (India)… Continue reading India’s First Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine “Pneumosil”
IISER scientists identify the gene that greens plants
Source: The Hindu News: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) have identified a gene called “BBX11”. Facts: BBX11: It is a gene that facilitates in the greening of plants by playing a crucial role in regulating the levels of protochlorophyllide — an intermediate in the biosynthesis of the green pigment chlorophyll. What… Continue reading IISER scientists identify the gene that greens plants
US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
Source: The Indian Express News: US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration(IGA) in a line of domestic pigs referred to as GalSafe pigs.These pigs may be used for food and human therapeutics. Facts: What is intentional genomic alteration in animals? It means making specific changes to the genome of the organism using… Continue reading US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
India’s first indigenous vaccine HGCO19 gets nod for human trials
News: India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine candidate HGCO19 has received approval from Indian Drug regulators to initiate Phase I/II human clinical trial. Facts: HGCO19: It is a novel mRNA vaccine candidate developed by Gennova, Pune and supported with seed grant under the Ind-CEPI mission of Department of Biotechnology of Ministry of Science & Technology. Additional… Continue reading India’s first indigenous vaccine HGCO19 gets nod for human trials
What is Molnupiravir?
Source : Click here News: A new drug called Molnupiravir has been shown to stop the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in 24 hours. Facts: Molnupiravir: It is an experimental antiviral drug which is orally active (can be taken orally) and was developed for the treatment of influenza. Developed by: The drug is being developed by the biotechnology firm Ridgeback… Continue reading What is Molnupiravir?
Process and Issues linked to Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of COVID Vaccines in India
Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) This article explains the process of Emergency Use authorization, based on The Indian Express Article “Three Covid-19 vaccine developers seek emergency use approval in India” Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has received applications from 3 vaccine developers seeking Emergency Use Authorisation/Approval (EUA) for their candidate Covid-19 vaccines which are still… Continue reading Process and Issues linked to Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) of COVID Vaccines in India
Authorisation of coronavirus vaccines
Context: Safety and efficacy data for the new vaccine must be known before emergency-use authorisation for vaccines. Contents1 Why in news?2 Why fast tracking of vaccine authorization is needed?3 What are the concerns associated with authorization of vaccines?4 What needs to be done? Why in news? The Pune-based Serum Institute of India has approached the regulator… Continue reading Authorisation of coronavirus vaccines
Singapore clears Lab-grown meat
Source: Click here News: Singapore Food Agency(SFA) has approved the sale of a lab-grown meat product.This is the first time cultured meat has been cleared for sale anywhere in the world. Facts: What is Lab Grown Meat? Lab Grown Meat or Cultured meat is meat produced by in vitro cell culture of animal cells instead of from slaughtered… Continue reading Singapore clears Lab-grown meat
