Viruses  

In a groundbreaking study, scientists have uncovered over 1,700 ancient viruses hidden deep within a glacier in western China, revealing a trove of previously unknown viral entities.

Infectious diseases are often caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi etc. Leaving them untreated can damage your health. However, these illnesses can be easily treated with good medication and the supervision of a general physician

While we come to terms with how to stop the spread of coronavirus, we also should start understanding the causes of epidemics which could lead to pandemics and how to avoid another crisis like this

As coronavirus cases surge globally, there’s one consumer product critical to the pandemic - The humble, cheap and effective SOAP. Respiratory viruses — like the novel coronavirus— can be spread via our hands. That’s why our hands are the front lines in the war against Covid-19. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands with soap and water. Although it states that using hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can help, CDC prioritizes soap. Watch this video to learn more.

The battle against cancer is perhaps one of humanity’s longest. The need to find its cause and put an end to great misery has fuelled research in oncology for decades. Dr. Kamal Ranadive was an Indian biomedical researcher who is known for her research in cancer about the links between cancers and viruses. She was a founder member of the Indian Women Scientists' Association (IWSA). In the 1960s, she established India's first tissue culture research laboratory at the Indian Cancer Research Centre in Mumbai. Let’s find out more about the life of this unsung scientist in this episode of Not For Women Only with Sunita Iyer.

Many viruses related to mosquito bites are on the rise and can even lead to death.