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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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Weed Could Snuff Out Motivation, Reveals Study on Cannabis
A study finds that cannabis use could affect motivation to work for money, though the effect is only short term.
Intensive Treatment for Type II Diabetes Patients Increases Median Lifetime by 8 Years
Patients with type II diabetes lived 8 years longer with a lower risk of cardiovascular event, eyes and kidney complications after intensive therapy.
Mutation to Prevent Fibrosis Could be a Cure for Crohn’s Disease, Cirrhosis and Chronic Kidney Disease
Mutation in a hormone receptor found to prevent fibrosis could pave the way for a cure for Crohn’s disease, cirrhosis, chronic kidney disease and reverse aging.
Gene Mutation Associated With Degenerative Disease of Brain Blood Vessels Identified
A rare genetic disorder called leukoencephalopathy with cerebral calcifications and cysts is linked to a mutation in SNORD118.
Yoga, Tai-Chi and Acupuncture Now Accepted by Researchers for Chronic Pain
Alternate therapies like Yoga, Tai-Chi, acupuncture and massage therapy found to be effective against chronic pain, according to NIH researchers
