An international study, led by researchers from the USA, which also included researchers from India, have designed a point-of-care testing approach for individuals suffering from TB. The study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine and supported in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, proposes a rapid, cost-effective, and readily accessible triage test kit that can be used at the site of patient care.
A study reviewed the available literature on zoonotic pathogens in the food chain to assess their threat and recommend steps to mitigate them.
New Delhi/ Jan 25, 2025