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THSTI, Faridabad published publications to reach out to research
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Researchers from Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad, an autonomous institute of the DBT did the research on Coronavirus structure and therapeutics against COVID-19. These published research papers are very useful for people to understand the coronavirus. The papers are as follows: Identification of potential molecules against COVID-19 main protease through structure-guided virtual screening approach and Responding to a Pandemic. 2020. The COVID-19 Story.
Website Link:
https://thsti.res.in/publications.php
BIRAC released Compendium on COVID-19
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BIRAC released compendium which focuses on a wide range of research publications and insights from information available on various public portals publishing research on COVID-19. The document contains links to information on a range of topics from epidemiology, characteristics, diagnostics, therapeutics, preventive strategies, drugs, vaccines, etc. and other relevant issues on COVID-19.
Website link:
https://birac.nic.in/webcontent/1600937103_COVID_19_Compendium_ver_1.3.pdf
BIRAC published newsletter on COVID-19
Ever since the COVID pandemic unfolded itself, India ramped up its efforts to tackle this crisis and made concerted efforts in terms of preparedness and response measures. The DBT and its PSU Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) has been working to support the nations fight against COVID-19; working towards both, immediate as well as long- term solutions. The newsletter includes all initiatives taken by the department to address the global pandemic.
Website link:
https://birac.nic.in/webcontent/1600758956_BIRAC_i3_Newsletter_june_ issue_22_09_2020.pdf
DBT-inStem conducts Q&A session on COVID-19 vaccination
DBT-Institute for Stem Cell Science & Regenerative Medicine (DBT-inStem) conducted a `question and answer’ session on matters related to COVID-19 vaccination as well as possible medical issues at its campus. It was coordinated by Prof. Raghu Padinjat (M.B.B.S) and Medical
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