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‘Every resident of Delhi is developing lung damage,’ says Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Biosciences and Health research at Ashoka University

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‘Every resident of Delhi is developing lung damage,’ says Anurag Agrawal, Dean, Biosciences and Health research at Ashoka University

As pollution levels soar, Anurag Agrawal, dean, biosciences and health research at Ashoka University, said haze of smog is eating into our health. Every resident of Delhi is developing some degree of lung damage, he told ET’s Teena Thacker. Edited Excerpts: Going by the AQI right now, how many people would you think will have … Read more

‘Unusual’ form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients, finds study

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‘Unusual’ form of cell death underlies lung damage in Covid patients, finds study

NEW DELHI: An unusual form of cell death could lead to a Covid patient’s lungs suffering extreme damage, potentially resulting in life-threatening conditions such as inflammation and acute respiratory disorders, according to new research. The ability to inhibit this unusual form of cell death — ferroptosis — can offer doctors new ways of to treat … Read more