Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan's Profile
Masters in Microbiology

Saisruthi Sankaranarayanan is currently pursuing her Master's in Microbiology at The Standard Fireworks Rajaratnam College for Women, Sivakasi. She is particularly interested in clinical microbiology, public health, and pharmacovigilance. Her aim is to secure a creative role in scientific view more..
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Diabetes In Mothers Could Be A Reason Behind Child's Eye Disorders
Children born to mothers with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing high refractive error. Eye problems arising from high refractive error include myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism.

Hand Sanitizers - Interesting Facts You Must Know
Hand sanitizers work by disrupting the outer coat of microbes. Improper use of hand sanitizers could give rise to antimicrobial-resistant superbugs.

Placental Hormone Insufficiency Could Negatively Impact a Child’s Brain Development
Decreased levels of allopregnanolone (ALLO) in the placenta can result in autistic-like behavior in male children. The reduction in the levels of the placental hormones triggered abnormalities in the cerebellum and changes in myelin sheaths.

New Microneedle Patches Help Reverse Baldness
Most of the over-the-counter remedies for alopecia or baldness do not treat the root cause of hair loss. New nanozyme-based microneedle patches help improve hair growth in bald spots.

Inflammatory Arthritis During Reproductive Age Could Impair Male Fertility
Inflammatory arthritis is linked to some sexual dysfunction and reproductive health issues in men. It can lower fertility rates, higher rates of involuntary childlessness, and fertility problems.