Antibodies improve in quality for months after COVID-19 vaccination

For at least six months after COVID-19 vaccination, antibodies produced by immune cells become steadily more formidable and more precisely targeted against the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study of the antibody response to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The idea that antibodies increase in quality as they decrease […]

Why was Bappi Lahiri the ‘Disco King’ of Bollywood?

Singer-composer Bappi Lahiri (late) was undoubtedly the ‘Disco King’ of the Bollywood film industry. He was a pioneer in popularising synthesise disco music via a pop style form. His distinctive vocals were heard in many of his compositions, The Kolkata born Bengali vocalist was the first to properly introduce the disco genre in Indian cinema. A visit to abroad had […]

Promising skin probiotic could be a way to reduce antibiotic treatments for acne

Acne on the face is often treated with topical antibiotics, which tend to be used for an extended period of time and contribute to the serious problem of antibiotic resistance. Scientists are investigating an alternative approach: using probiotics to alter the collection of bacteria and other microorganisms residing on the skin. Although the microbial ecosystem (or “microbiome”) on the skin […]

10 Must-watch Bollywood Movies for non-Indians

Bollywood movies are primarily made and produced in the big city of Mumbai, Maharastra India. The term “Bollywood is a portmanteau (a blend of two words) of the word Bombay and the American film industry, Hollywood. India has a colourful culture, from different kinds of festivities to all the beautiful varieties of sarees. A non-Indian can easily contemplate all these features […]