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M.Sc (Bio-Informatics)

Shravanthi Vikram

Shravanthi has completed her post graduate degree in Bio-Informatics at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She has been teaching Biology for school and college students for the past 6 years through online tutoring. She has also completed a course on medical lab technology. Her interests include cooking view more..

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Cholesterol Drug Helps Reduce Covid Infection

Cholesterol Drug Helps Reduce Covid Infection

A drug used to treat the cholesterol in blood decreases the infection caused by SARS-Cov-2 virus by 70%. It destroys the interaction between the virus and the human cell.

Drug News
Gene Targets of Stress Hormones Identified

Gene Targets of Stress Hormones Identified

The gene targets of stress hormones (glucocorticoid hormones) are identified by sequencing and pathway analysis. The findings help in mental disorders treatment.

Mental Health News
Infants Consume Non-recommended Milk

Infants Consume Non-recommended Milk

Young children are provided with non-recommended milk by the caregivers which could affect their health.

Child Health News
New Drug to Treat Pancreatic Cancer

New Drug to Treat Pancreatic Cancer

A new combination of three drugs is used to rejuvenate the exhausted T cells and attack the pancreatic tumor cells.

Cancer News
Diabetes Associated With Deadly Infections

Diabetes Associated With Deadly Infections

Diabetes significantly increases the risk of severe infections that likely cause hospitalization and even death. This is most commonly found in younger adults and black people.

Diabetes News