Kerala's lab develops non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles

Kerala's lab develops non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles

Daily Current Affairs / Kerala's lab develops non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Science and Tech Published on: June 11 2024

Share on facebook

The Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Kerala has developed non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs), a significant advancement for India's vaccine production and monoclonal antibody (MAB) development against the Nipah virus.
These VLPs, created using three structural proteins of the Nipah virus, can be used for laboratory diagnostics, vaccine production, and testing the prevention of Nipah virus entry into target cells, inducing immunity without being infectious.
This breakthrough reduces India's dependence on imported antibodies and aligns with efforts, like those by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Serum Institute of India (SII), to locally manufacture MABs for compassionate use in treating Nipah virus infections.

Recent Post's

The US launches the Gold Card, an investor-linked residency scheme offering fast-track permanent residency and citizenship for wealthy individuals and corporations.
Read More....
Google for Startups Hub at T-Hub Hyderabad offers AI-focused startups mentorship, coworking space, and investor access, boosting India’s deep-tech entrepreneurship.
Read More....
Mexico imposes tariffs of up to 50% on over 1,400 products from India, China, and other Asian countries from January 2026 to protect domestic industries.
Read More....
Varanasi becomes India’s first city to launch a hydrogen-powered water taxi service, promoting sustainable inland transport along the Ganga.
Read More....
Maharashtra has introduced a new regulatory framework to overhaul Mumbai’s century-old Pagdi system and boost redevelopment of ageing buildings.
Read More....
Maharashtra launched MahaCrimeOS AI, an advanced AI-powered platform to speed up cybercrime investigations.
Read More....
TIME Magazine named the “Architects of AI” as the 2025 Person of the Year, honouring leaders driving global AI transformation.
Read More....
India and Liberia signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in pharmacopoeia and medicine quality standards.
Read More....
Kolkata unveils the world’s largest 70-foot iron statue of Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Read More....
Punjab honours Yuvraj Singh and Harmanpreet Kaur with stadium stands named after them at Mullanpur.
Read More....