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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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Test Your Knowledge on Zika Virus
Zika virus has risen to be a global threat. Take the quiz to find out how much you know on how to safeguard against the fiercely spreading virus.
Ending Discrimination of the Mentally Challenged
Alarming facts about stigma and discrimination against mental health patients in our society with ways on how to combat this scourge.
Finally! Chocolate Makes You Smarter
Eating chocolate improves cognitive ability, makes more fun, with the growing list of positive health benefits, reveals a study published in Appetite.
Promising Bio-hybrid Kidney Could Make Dialysis Unnecessary
Scientists have designed a new bio-hybrid kidney containing microchips that mimic functions of the kidney, with a potential to remove the need for a dialysis.
Banish Jet Lag While You Sleep
Light flashes at specific times during sleep can help prevent jet lag benefiting travelers, athletes, shift workers and teenagers.
