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B.Sc, M.Sc.

Amrita Surendranath

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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Genetics of Alzheimer´s disease

Genetics of Alzheimer´s disease

There are numerous genes that have been discovered that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and indicate increased risk, aiding genetic counseling and better care.

Disease & Condition
Academic Centers More Likely To Provide Expectant Management for Low Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

Academic Centers More Likely To Provide Expectant Management for Low Risk Prostate Cancer Patients

Low risk prostate cancer patients have a better chance of receiving expectant therapy at academic centers than in other treatment centers, says Yale study.

Health In Focus
Scientists Create Synthetic Bacteria With 473 Genes

Scientists Create Synthetic Bacteria With 473 Genes

Synthetic bacteria with core genome created in the laboratory to help understand specific function of genes.

Health In Focus
Top 4 Trends in Walking for Health

Top 4 Trends in Walking for Health

Busy from Monday to Friday? Don’t find time or space to walk? Here are some interesting places to walk even in crowded cities, making it more fun and healthy.

Lifestyle Articles
National Doctor’s Day 2016

National Doctor’s Day 2016

National Doctor’s Day is celebrated to honor Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and to celebrate the efforts of many doctors towards the health of society.

Health Watch