Epidemiological Studies

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The virus variant has potential to skip immunity developed either by natural infection or vaccination. — Representational image/PTI

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

Officials said the new 'Indian strain' does not match any previously catalogued Variants of Concerns (VOC)

25 Mar 2021 8:05 AM

$The analysis of samples from Maharashtra has revealed that compared to December 2020, there has been an increase in the fraction of samples with the E484Q and L452R mutations. — Representational image/PTI$

COVID-19 double mutant variant detected in India

Officials said the new 'Indian strain' does not match any previously catalogued Variants of Concerns (VOC)

25 Mar 2021 7:36 AM

Vitamin D can help treat damaged beta cells in pancreas that produce, store and release the hormone insulin. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D could help treat diabetes: study

Vitamin D in cells and mouse models proved beneficial in treating damaged beta cells.

14 May 2018 8:45 AM

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