Prayagraj, Feb. 3 -- Scientists from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) are conducting a groundbreaking study at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj to analyse the genetic diversity of attendees and assess immunity levels against COVID-19.
The study aims to determine what percentage of India's genetic makeup is represented at the religious gathering and whether COVID antibodies are still prevalent in the population.
A five-member team of researchers has begun collecting samples from approximately 1,000 participants. Professor Gyaneshwar Chaubey, who is leading the study, stated that the research focuses on two primary objectives.
The first is to conduct antibody tests to gauge the level of immunity developed against COVID-19 among devotees....