What is GOF research? The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the Gain of Function (GoF) research back into the limelight. But what does GoF research means? And what does it has to do with the advent of the Covid-19 virus? GoF means to gain a “function” that didn’t exist before. This means that the organism can … Read more
This threat of AMR has just become larger and more complex with the indiscriminate use of antibiotics during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Representative image) By Dr. Suman KapurWhy do we tolerate poisoning of our rivers by human waste and industrial toxins? asks British Journalist Victor Mallet to all Indians, in his book ‘River of Life, River … Read more
The adverse repercussions of AMR are already being felt on the global and national realization of TB eradication. By Dr. Shibu Vijayan Alexander Fleming’s chance discovery of the first antibiotic – penicillin has shaped human history. It ushered in better health outcomes that subsequently enabled development. However, like many times in our human history, we … Read more
Mitigation of climate change (SDG 13) is one of the key pillars for realization of SDGs. (Representational image: IE) The SDGs 2030 were meticulously constructed to put an “end to all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change while ensuring that no one is left behind,” through global and multisectoral collaborations and interventions. … Read more
In an open letter addressed to the grassroots members of the Trinamool Congress, Suvendu Adhikari said on Saturday that West Bengal is standing at a critical juncture as the people of the state are destined to make a choice in the 2021 Assembly elections that will impact them forever. Adhikari, who switched over to the … Read more
The environmental burden of AMR is understandably higher around pharmaceutical manufacturing hubs. Representative Image By Robin Koenig Over the years, antibiotics have been foundational to healthcare systems and medical advancements across the world. However, due to wide-ranging causes, we are witnessing a continuous rise of resistance to antibiotics which is threatening the world with a … Read more