Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan's Profile

Masters in Microbiology

Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan

Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan is currently pursuing her Master's in Microbiology at The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi. She is particularly interested in clinical microbiology, public health, and pharmacovigilance. Her aim is to secure a creative role in scientific view more..

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How Do Viruses Mutate and Why Does it Matter?

How Do Viruses Mutate and Why Does it Matter?

Mutations are the sudden changes that occur in genetic materials. They occur as a part of evolution and give rise to the generation of new variants.

Disease & Condition
National Nutrition Week 2021– ‘Feed Smart Right From The Start’

National Nutrition Week 2021– ‘Feed Smart Right From The Start’

National Nutrition Week is celebrated from September 1 to 7 to foster awareness of the concept of nutrition across India. The primary goal of National Nutrition Week is to increase public awareness about nutrition by conducting various campaigns and related activities.

Health Watch
Smoking And Drinking After First Trimester Could Bring You A Pregnancy Loss

Smoking And Drinking After First Trimester Could Bring You A Pregnancy Loss

Alcohol is frequently used in combination with tobacco cigarettes by many people, including pregnant women. Combined exposures to drinking and smoking during pregnancy could bring about child loss.

Health In Focus
Blue Blood of Horseshoe Crabs - A Silent Partner Who Ensures Vaccine Safety

Blue Blood of Horseshoe Crabs - A Silent Partner Who Ensures Vaccine Safety

Horseshoe crabs have unique immune cells in their blood that trap and immobilize bacterial toxins. These are used in the development of a compound that helps ensure the safety of pharmaceutical products, in turn compromising the lives of crabs.

Health In Focus
Antibiotic Resistance - An Emerging Global Crisis

Antibiotic Resistance - An Emerging Global Crisis

Antibiotic resistance refers to the adaption of bacteria that allows them to grow even in the presence of antibiotics. The infection by the resistant bacteria are difficult to treat.

Disease & Condition