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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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Tau Protein Damages the Brain in Alzheimer’s Patients and Could Make Them Wander
Accumulation of tau protein in the grid cells of the brain of Alzheimer’s patients could lead to damage and result in wandering and cognitive decline.
New Target for Cancer Immunotherapy Identified
A new target receptor identified for cancer immunotherapy which is expressed in a large number of cancer types but not in normal cells.
Association Between Fish Intake and Risk of Brain Tumor: A Meta-Analysis With Systematic Review
Could intake of fish have a protective role on brain cancer development? Read the results of the meta-analysis to find out more.
Mother to Infant Transmission of Microbes Confirmed Using Newly Devised Technology
Vertical transmission of microbes from mother to child were confirmed using shotgun metagenomics, showing distinct microbes between mother and infant.
FDA Approved Drug Found To Increase Brown Fat and Lower Weight Gain
An FDA approved drug has been found to increase brown fat, boosting metabolism and lowering weight gain, providing a potential treatment for obesity.
