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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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New Rapid Diagnosis Test to Identify Tuberculosis Early
Scientists have developed a rapid tuberculosis test which will provide results within 2 hours, facilitating early detection of tuberculosis.
Hearing Loss and Balance in Elderly can be Restored by Gene Therapy
Scientists from Johns Hopkins University used gene therapy to restore hearing loss from Usher syndrome, providing a promising new method of treatment.
Regular Physical Activity Improves Health of Older Adults With Heart Disease
Older adults with heart disease who engage in regular physical activity show lowered symptoms of heart disease.
Unite to End TB: World Tuberculosis Day 2017
World Tuberculosis Day 2017 is observed on 24th March 2017 and Medindia hosts an exclusive interview with Dr. Srikanth Tripathy.
Does Increase in Global Temperature Increase Diabetes Risk?
A rise in global temperature is shown to increase the risk for diabetes; every 1°C rise in temperature increases diabetes incidence by 0.314 per 1,000.
