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Small studies in the UK and Australia, too, have revealed similar findings. Doctors now fear that those who have recovered could lose their antibodies within a few months, making them vulnerable to the viral infection again. However, there is a growing school of thought worldwide – and in Mumbai – that asymptomatic patients are not producing expected levels of antibodies as they already have protection from the body’s other immune cells – the T cell. T cells live longer than the B cells (which produce antibodies to protect against infections) and are supposed to have ‘memory’. As Covid-19 is caused by a coronavirus, one of the largest family of viruses that causes common cold, the body’s T cells have memory of fighting some of them. This theory is the basis of a new study published in Nature journal and has stirred worldwide interest. A BMC official said Kasturba Hospital – which has one of the busiest Covid labs in India -- has … [Read more...] about Mumbai residents’ immune system shows ‘memory’ of fighting corona-like virus

Due to the seriousness of these findings, there has been concern expressed by medical practitioners and nutrition experts on the delay by the government in releasing the study. On September 3, the Ministry held a video-conference with National Health Missions of all States to discuss the study and many have been waiting for it to be released. … [Read more...] about Obesity and undernutrition coexist, finds study

On July 5, when Customs delayed the clearance of the suspect cargo that contained 30 kg of gold concealed in imported piping, Swapna allegedly dropped the name of high officials to “harry” officers into releasing the “diplomatic baggage” without examination. Investigators believe the gold smuggling plot gathered momentum after Sandeep introduced Rameez, another accused in the case, to the other suspects. They said Rameez could have organised the Dubai end of the operation through Faisil Fareed, another suspect in the case who was still at large. … [Read more...] about Gold smuggling plotters go a long way back

Sympathising with migrant workers who endured days of hardship to return home amid the lockdown, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi said he has urged the Centre to replace the four-decade-old interstate law with a new one to ensure their social security. … [Read more...] about Sushil Modi seeks new law to protect migrants

According to the IT companies, international students residing in the U.S. make a substantial contribution to the country’s GDP and have a particularly significant impact in towns and cities where colleges and universities are located. During the 2018-2019 academic year, there were more than 10 lakh such students attending institutions of higher education in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Google, Facebook, Microsoft, other tech companies join lawsuit against new student visa rule