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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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Stem Cell Consortium Uses Induced Adult Stem Cells to Study Complex Diseases

Stem Cell Consortium Uses Induced Adult Stem Cells to Study Complex Diseases

The Stem Cell Consortium uses induced pluripotent stem cells to understand molecular mechanisms of complex diseases in order to design better drug targets.

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Prolonged Antibiotic Use Increases Risk of Pre-cancerous Growth

Prolonged Antibiotic Use Increases Risk of Pre-cancerous Growth

The use of antibiotics during mid-life has been found to be associated with increased risk of pre-cancerous polyps.

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Now Biosensor Contact Lens Can Detect Glucose Levels

Now Biosensor Contact Lens Can Detect Glucose Levels

Scientists have developed an inexpensive biosensor which can be used to detect even trace amounts of glucose thus enabling early detection.

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Parkinson’s Disease Risk High Among Hepatitis B and C Patients

Parkinson’s Disease Risk High Among Hepatitis B and C Patients

Hepatitis B and C infections were found to increase the risk for Parkinson’s disease, providing an insight into the mechanism of disease development

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World Autism Day 2017- Interview With Two Experts - Dr. Abhishek Srivastava & Dr. Deepak Gupta

World Autism Day 2017- Interview With Two Experts - Dr. Abhishek Srivastava & Dr. Deepak Gupta

World Autism Day 2017 is celebrated to raise awareness about autism and Medindia conducted an exclusive interview with Dr. Deepak Gupta & Dr. Abhishek Srivastava,

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