Funding for developing nasal passage gel approved 

Funding for developing nasal passage gel approved 

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-II – Health; GS – III – Science and Technology

In News:

• Department of Science and Technology (DST) has approved funding for Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Bombay. 
• The team from the department shall develop a gel that can be applied to nasal passage. 

• It will capture and inactivate novel corona virus, the causative agent of COVID-19.

• This solution will ensure the safety of health workers. 
• It can lead to reduction in community transmission of COVID-19.