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B.Sc, M.Sc.
Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..
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Breakthrough in Research as Multiple Sclerosis-causing Key Protein Identified
Protein Rab 32 found by scientists to play an important role in the development of multiple sclerosis.
Vaginal Bacterium Found To Trigger Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
A vaginal bacterium, Gardnerella vaginalis, is found to trigger recurrence of E.coli leading to another bout of UTI.
Apomorphine: 150-Year-Old Drug Benefits Parkinson's Disease Patients
Apomorphine, a 150-year-old drug for Parkinson’s disease is found to lower ‘off’ time for people at an advanced stage of the disease.
Is Your First Born Smarter Than The Siblings?
Parents spend more time with their first born child than with subsequent children, leading to first born children being smarter and more successful.
Nanoparticles Hold The Key to Boost Immune Cells Against Cancer
Nanoparticles can be used to modify immune cells to fight against cancer cells, providing a potential therapy for cancer.