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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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World Autism Day 2017: ‘Toward Autonomy and Self Determination’
April 2nd is World Autism Day. The 2017 theme is ‘Toward Autonomy and Self Determination’.
Health Risks Associated With Night Time Light
Scientists have found that night time exposure to light can lead to genetic alterations which can be inherited by the offspring.
When Lonely, Never Catch a Cold!
Psychologists have determined that feelings of loneliness can make a bad cold feel worse, highlighting the need for quality relationships.
New Drug Targets for Cancer Identified Using CRISPR
CRISPR gene editing tool was used to identify synthetic-lethal genetic interactions which could be used to develop new drug targets for cancer therapy.
Brain 'Rewires' Itself To Improve Hearing, Memory and Cognition in the Blind
Improved Imaging Techniques were used to study the changes that occur in the brains of individuals born blind.
