![People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/61709710814_TBmonkeyjpg.jpg)
People with tails? No, because of this ancient genetic mutation
The mutation that led to tail loss, according to researchers, occurred 25 mln years ago, when first apes evolved from monkey ancestors.
Sun Mar 17 2024
![Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702528004_KathleenFolbigg.jpg)
Australian woman jailed for 20 years for death of her four children has conviction quashed
The legal team was preparing a claim for "substantial" compensation for Kathleen Folbigg's wrongful imprisonment, her lawyer said.
Thu Dec 14 2023
![Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642463277_mural.jpg)
Highly mutated COVID variant found in new countries but pandemic in 'a different phase
The Omicron offshoot carries more than 35 mutations in key portions of the virus compared with XBB.1.5.
Fri Aug 25 2023
!['Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts 'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71641877498_deltacron.jpg)
'Deltacron' likely result of lab error: Experts
Cypriot media reported the discovery Saturday, describing it as having "the genetic background of the Delta variant along with some of the mutations of Omicron".
Tue Jan 11 2022
![Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses 'effective' against Omicron Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses 'effective' against Omicron](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639186752_OMICRON.jpg)
Pfizer/BioNTech says three doses 'effective' against Omicron
Omicron counts more than 30 mutations on the spike protein that dots the surface of the coronavirus and allows it to invade cells.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71635995747_Waterlootrainstati.jpg)
Next pandemic could be more lethal than COVID, vaccine creator says
Gilbert said the Omicron variant's spike protein contained mutations known to increase the transmissibility of the virus.
Mon Dec 06 2021
![What's the Mu Variant? And how can Malaysia enhance preparedness for more concerning variants? What's the Mu Variant? And how can Malaysia enhance preparedness for more concerning variants?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612783229_vaccine.jpg)
What's the Mu Variant? And how can Malaysia enhance preparedness for more concerning variants?
Mu has many mutations that suggest it could be more resistant to vaccines.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![We need next-generation vaccines now to combat variants We need next-generation vaccines now to combat variants](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/81626148938_COVID.jpg)
We need next-generation vaccines now to combat variants
A high degree of infection means high levels of virus multiplications, leading to higher chances of random mutations.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61624937970_COVID.jpg)
Be calm, but alert and concern over a new strain of delta variant
Here comes the news that it has mutated into another form called the delta plus, which is beginning to worry global experts.
Tue Jun 29 2021
![Explainer: What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation? Explainer: What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624442340_COVID.jpg)
Explainer: What is the Delta variant of coronavirus with K417N mutation?
Here's what we know about the variant.
Wed Jun 23 2021
![Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response' Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620021174_INDIA.jpg)
Indian scientists flag virus mutations that could 'evade immune response'
Scientists are studying what led to the current surge in cases in India and particularly whether the variant called B.1.617, is to blame.
Mon May 03 2021
![India's COVID-19 surge and the new variant: What we know India's COVID-19 surge and the new variant: What we know](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71619170394_INDIA.jpg)
India's COVID-19 surge and the new variant: What we know
Viruses change all the time and the one that causes COVID-19 has already undergone several thousand mutations.
Fri Apr 23 2021
![In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks? In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584773110_TBcoronavirus.jpg)
In mutant variants, has the coronavirus shown its best tricks?
The long-term impact for the virus' survival, and whether a limit on the number of mutations makes it less dangerous, remains to be seen.
Wed Mar 31 2021
![Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41616145257_KAZAKHSTAN.jpg)
Kazakhstan detects possible COVID variant in its biggest city
Full genome sequencing tests will be needed to see whether the infections were caused by the British, South African or Brazilian variant.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![Exclusive: Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output - U.S. official Exclusive: Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output - U.S. official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/41615346226_quad.jpg)
Exclusive: Quad nations meeting to announce financing to boost India vaccine output - U.S. official
The aim of the initiative would be to reduce manufacturing backlogs, speed vaccination, and defeat some coronavirus mutations.
Wed Mar 10 2021