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April 2021

 

 

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How SARS-CoV-2 hijacks human cells to evade immune system

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered one way in which SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, hijacks human cell machinery to blunt the immune response, allowing it to establish infection, replicate and cause disease.

In short, the virus' genome gets tagged with a special marker by a human enzyme that tells the immune system to stand down, while at the same time ramping up production of the surface proteins that SARS-CoV-2 uses as a "doorknob" to enter cells.

Pfizer Acquires Amplyx Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer Inc that it has acquired Amplyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately-held company dedicated to the development of therapies for debilitating and life-threatening diseases that affect people with compromised immune systems. Amplyxs lead compound, Fosmanogepix (APX001), is a novel investigational asset under development for the treatment of invasive fungal infections.

AYUSH 64 found useful in the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection

In the middle of the havoc wreaked by second wave of the pandemic, AYUSH-64 has emerged as a ray of hope for the patients of mild and moderate COVID-19 infection. The scientists of reputed research institutions of the country have found that AYUSH 64, a poly herbal formulation developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush is useful in the treatment of asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 infection as an adjunct to standard care.

New test detects residual cancer DNA in the blood without relying on tumor data

After patients with cancer undergo surgery to remove a tumor and sometimes additional chemotherapy, tools are used to identify patients at highest risk of recurrence. Non-invasive tools to detect microscopic disease are of especially high value. In a new study published in Clinical Cancer Research, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has evaluated the first tumor-uninformed test that detects cancer DNA circulating in the blood of patients following treatment.

Job for Pharmacists at Mahabaleshwar Giristan Nagar Parishad

Application are Invited for Pharmacist at Mahabaleshwar Giristan Nagar Parishad.

Post : Pharmacist

No of Posts : 03
Qualification : D.Pharm/B.Pharm
Salary : Rs 17000/-

Job for Assistant professor at Siddhi Vinayak Group of Institutions

Shri Vinayak Education Society managing Siddhi Vinayak Group of Institutions was formed by a group of Educationists for the promotion of good Colleges, Institutions & Schools in various parts of Delhi and neighbor states. The Promoters of the Engineering college and other colleges are running one of the biggest Centrally Air Conditioned School and B.Ed. College at Delhi for the last 14 years having vast knowledge in providing best ever Educational atmosphere & facilities. Shortly we will be starting Engineering & management College at Delhi.

Vacancy for Research Associate at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, formerly Nizams Orthopaedic Hospital, is a public hospital located in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. It is an Institute under State Legislature Act under the Act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. It has campuses in Punjagutta and Bibinagar.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates in the prescribed format (to be copied on a plain paper) for the temporary post(s) mentioned below in the research project titled

Walk in interview for B.Pharm, M.Sc, in QC, Production at Nectar Life sciences Ltd

Nectar Life sciences Ltd is a knowledge driven organization which constitutes a vital part of fast growing Indian Pharmaceutical Industry. In a short span of existence, NLL has today emerged as top ranked organization amongst midsized Pharmaceutical companies in India as per  Fortune Next 500” 2017 and is currently among top 40 fore runners of the Bio-Pharmaceutical industry in Asia-Pacific Region as per  Bio-Spectrum Asia Pacific 2016 besides being one of the top amongst Indian Bulk Drug manufacturers in India.

Piramal Healthcare Limited looking for Apprentice

Piramal Healthcare Limited A major force in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare segment, Piramal Healthcare Limited, incorporating Healthcare Solutions and Pharma Solutions, has an unequivocal vision – to become the most admired pharmaceutical company, with leadership in market share and profits.

Post : Apprentice

Opportunity for M.Pharm as Medical Manager at Procter and Gamble

Procter and Gamble is the innovation leader in our industry. Virtually all the organic sales growth we’ve delivered in the past nine years has come from new brands and new or improved product innovation. We continually strengthen our innovation capability and pipeline by investing two times more, on average, than our major competitors.

Post : Medical Manager