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Bird poop leaves a sticky, acidic mess. Here’s how to get rid of it, even after it’s dried on.
The Maharashtra government has directed Mumbai civic authorities to shut down pigeon feeding zones in Mumbai due to serious ...
Transmission of diseases to triggering allergies and carrying parasites, here's why asking kabutars or pigeons to 'ja ja' is ...
Doctors warn that constant exposure to pigeons may trigger life-threatening lung diseases like hypersensitivity pneumonitis, ...
Discover 5 dangerous drug-resistant fungi posing epidemic threats. Learn how these deadly superbugs are spreading and what ...
MLCs discuss public health impact of the ‘rats of the sky’; govt directs the Mumbai civic body to eliminate unauthorised ...
Biosafety level (BSL)-3 facilities exist in a diffuse regulatory environment, where requirements depend on factors such as the kinds of pathogens under study, the type of research being conducted, and ...
The Maharashtra government has ordered the BMC to shut down all pigeon feeding spots in Mumbai due to public health concerns ...
Avian influenza (“bird flu”) is caused by the Type “A” influenza virus. This virus can affect several species of food-producing birds (chickens, turkeys, quails, guinea fowl, etc.), as well as pet and ...
In today’s Health Alert, a ban on relocating birds in Michigan due to the bird flu outbreak is raising concerns about Swimmer ...
Two bits of amber discovered in a lab basement hold ancient evidence of a fungi famous for controlling the minds of its victims.