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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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Gene Therapy Brings Hope for Bubble Boy Disease Treatment

Gene Therapy Brings Hope for Bubble Boy Disease Treatment

Gene therapy by GlaxoSmithKline offers hope for children with bubble boy disease with Phase I and II approved by EU regulation board.

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Migraine Triggers Oxidative Stress

Migraine Triggers Oxidative Stress

Migraine triggers lead to neural damage by increasing oxidative stress through various pathways, aiding in identification of mechanisms that lead to symptoms.

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World Autism Awareness Day 2016- Inclusion and Neurodiversity

World Autism Awareness Day 2016- Inclusion and Neurodiversity

The World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on April 2nd 2016 with the theme ‘Inclusion and Neurodiversity’ to create awareness and integration into society.

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Caste System and Genes in India

Caste System and Genes in India

A new study finds that caste system began 1,900 years ago, using information from mitochondrial DNA, highlighting the bane of the caste system.

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High Salt Intake Linked to Gene for Hypertension

High Salt Intake Linked to Gene for Hypertension

A new study identifies the genetic drive to eat salty food, paving the way for eating less salt and control of high blood pressure.

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