A Risky InheritanceThe Plague May Have Shaped Our Present Immunity Genetic variations that helped resist the plague might be increasing people's susceptibility to autoimmune diseases today. By Ananya Singh
New Year New DiseaseAll You Need to Know About ‘Flurona’ Being infected with Covid19 and the flu at the same time could be "catastrophic to your immune system," an expert said. By Saumya Kalia
Immune MemoryScientists Find Why Some People Test Negative for Covid19 Despite Exposure The proteins in immune cells that showed resistance to exposure could help develop vaccines for all coronaviruses. By Saumya Kalia
Too Clean For Our Good?Clean, Sanitized Homes Don’t Impair the Immune System, Scientists Say The researchers noted the tension between good hygiene keeping us free of infections, and of needing microbes that help develop immunity. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Future ImmunityBubonic Plague Increased Immunity in Future Generations, Research Suggests Scientists extracted 36 plague victims' DNA to see the difference in immunity markers -- to shed light on "our own evolution." By Devrupa Rakshit
Spot The PatternAll You Need To Know About Alopecia The condition develops when the immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in permanent hair loss. By Saumya Kalia
Generational ProtectionVaccinated Woman Gives Birth to First Baby Known to Have Covid19 Antibodies “Thus, there is potential for protection and infection risk reduction from Sars-CoV-2 with maternal vaccination.” By Liesl Goecker
Two Sides Same CoinResearch Is Revealing How the Immune System Responds To Viruses Differently in Men, Women A growing collection of studies is helping to explain why Covid19 affects men more severely. By Liesl Goecker
Bubble BustedVitamin C, Zinc Offer No Help in Fighting Covid19: Peer‑Reviewed Study The findings were so conclusive, the researchers ended the study early. By Devrupa Rakshit
Sold Like Hot CakesIndian Vitamin Sales Shot Up Nearly 100% in 2020 as Interest in Boosting Immunity Peaked The protective qualities of vitamin C, zinc, and multivitamins are not proven. By Devrupa Rakshit
Testing 1... 2... 3...20% of Indians Have Been Exposed to Covid19, Nationwide Sero‑Survey Suggests With four in five Indians still vulnerable to the virus, vaccination becomes even more critical. By Devrupa Rakshit
Plus It Tastes So BadUntrending: Kadha Tea Has No Proven Immunity‑Boosting Powers While kadha tea is hailed as the ultimate home remedy in Indian families, there's no scientific evidence proving its health benefits. By Aditi Murti