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Scientists Uncover A New Approach to Inhibit Zika Virus Replication

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January 13, 2021
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Efforts to find an effective treatment for the Zika virus could get a boost with researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore identifying some structures in the genetic makeup of the virus that could be used as targets for drugs.

New Mosquito Repelling Molecule Identified

Researchers have synthesized a new aromatic molecule that promises to help repel and kill adult female of Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of several disease-causing viruses

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May 2, 2019
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Dr Rajanish Giri in his lab at IIT-Mandi

Scientists Find Antimalarial Drug May Be Repurposed to Treat Zika

In their search for a possible treatment for Zika virus infection, a team of Indian researchers has identified a viral protein that can be targeted by an already available antimalarial drug, hydroxychloroquine

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February 7, 2019
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Here’s What Indian Scientists Achieved in 2018

The year 2018 is ending with the spectacular success of Indian scientists and technologists in the space and defense sectors, with a series of high impact missions