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A postgraduate in Bio-informatics with long teaching experience, works for news section, writes and edits articles for Medindia.
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Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors for Treatment of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C
A drug used to treat cancer is found to be effective against Niemann-Pick disease, a rare neurodegenerative disease that affects children.
World Zero Discrimination Day 2016
The World Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated on the 1st of March to prevent prejudice based on race, color, creed, health status, nationality and sexuality.
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.
Small Eye Syndrome
Small eye syndrome is medically known as microphthalmia. It is a disorder in which one or both the eyes of the newborn baby are underdeveloped.
Test your Knowledge on Tooth Decay
Tooth decay or dental caries destroys the tooth structure resulting in tooth loss. Test your knowledge on tooth decay by taking this quiz.