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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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Higher Score of Markers Spell Poor Prognosis of Cancer
A set of 14 genes have been identified which could act as biomarkers for cancer prognosis, higher the score worse the prognosis.
Hands-Free Drug Dispensing for Eye Pressure Using Special Contact Lens
Researchers have developed a contact lens that has a drug polymer in the periphery dispensing the drug for glaucoma, providing a more effective treatment.
Stem Cells Propagation and Cancer Risk
Cancer cells are found to be stem cells that have been activated by DNA mutation and tissue damage according to study by Cambridge University researchers.
Five Tips to Improve Survival Following a Heart Attack
Research shows that factors like invasive coronary strategy, aspirin and beta blockers increase survival risk after a heart attack on studying 389,057 patients.
Boost Chances for IVF Success With New Technique for Embryo Selection
The best embryos can be selected for IVF using a new imaging technique used in cancers to improve chances of a healthy pregnancy and offspring.
