Tag: Genetics

Experts share their thoughts on ‘Selected Advances in Modern Biology’........................

A highly credible panel of experts discussed the current state of AMR, challenges, and next steps in tackling AMR to commemorate the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November 2020).......................

Out of the 200 participants in a pilot-scale study conducted by Medgenome Labs in partnership with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 26% were found to be carriers of one or more rare genetic disorders, 6% were identified to be carriers for congenital deafness and 4.5% were observed to be carriers for cystic fibrosis................

As more than 20 percent of people with type-1 diabetes below the age of 15 years of age are in India, developing a genetic test kit to reliably detect type-1 from type-2 diabetes holds a lot of significance for the country.....................

The study by company showed that in a majority of these patients (90.5%), further progression of cancer was halted, while a significant number of patients (43%) responded to the treatment, leading to a healthy decrease in the extent of their cancers..........

The researchers at NIPGR, Delhi have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness. This genomic insight is expected to help develop rice varieties resistant to sheath blight disease....................

Neeraj, an alumnus of St. Stephens, Delhi, is the founder, CEO and Senior Managing Director of Zodius Capital Advisors. Zodius is an early investor in MedGenome.....................

Mentioned Ms Anu Acharya, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Mapmygenome India in an exclusive interaction with the BioVoice while sharing her views on the company's journey, achievements, vision and much more...…...

Mentioned Dr VL Ramprasad, Chief Executive Officer, Medgenome Labs in an exclusive interaction with the BioVoice where he shared his views on the future of innovation in biotechnology industry and much more. Read on:

The findings can potentially help in developing wheat varieties with enhanced levels of the micronutrient, scientists said...………….