Study finds death of cells linked to ultraviolet light emitting devices

Study finds death of cells linked to ultraviolet light emitting devices Using three different cell lines- adult human skin keratinocytes, human foreskin fibroblasts, and mouse embryonic fibroblasts- the researchers found that the use of these UV emitting devices for just one 20-minute session leds to between 20 and 30 per cent cell death, while three consecutive 20-minute exposures caused between 65 and 70 per cent of the exposed cells to die. https://ift.tt/8JvrdsH

US Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant

US Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant Abbott is one of just four companies that produce 90 per cent of US formula, and its February recall of several leading brands, including Similac, squeezed supplies that had already been strained by supply chain disruptions and stockpiling during COVID-19 shutdowns. The FDA has faced intense criticism for taking months to close the plant and then negotiate its reopening. https://ift.tt/8JvrdsH

Active Covid cases in India climb to 1,960, daily positivity rate at 0.10 per cent

Active Covid cases in India climb to 1,960, daily positivity rate at 0.10 per cent The death toll stands at 5,30,733, with one fatality reported by Meghalaya and two by Gujarat in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.The daily positivity was recorded at 0.10 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.08 per cent. https://ift.tt/8JvrdsH

First made-in-India intranasal COVID vaccine to be launched on Republic Day

First made-in-India intranasal COVID vaccine to be launched on Republic Day The company had earlier announced that it would price the intranasal vaccine at Rs 325 per shot for procurement by the government, and 800 per shot for private vaccination centres. https://ift.tt/8JvrdsH