Cancer can be simply defined as the cells in body start to divide uncontrollably. This phenomenon is linked to our genes. Genes in our body functions like control centre with prewritten instructions that tells our cells how to divide and function. When these instructions go wrong leads to cancer. Cancer genetics is the study of how […]
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A New Era in Regenerative Dentistry Imagine a future where cavities are repaired not with synthetic fillings but with living tissue itself, it looks exactly the same as a natural tooth. Recent breakthroughs in dental regenerative medicine are turning this vision into reality, offering the potential to regrow tooth enamel and even entire teeth using
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Suicide remains one of the most destructive public mental health problem worldwide, specifical among adolescents and young adults. In India, we live in societal pressures, stigma around mental health, and limited access to psychiatric care, the issue becomes even more worsening. Alarming figures from the National Crime Records Bureau show that youth in the 18–30
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If you are planning to start a family, genetic testing can help you to identify possible health risks associated with genes and enable you to make well-informed conditions regarding your child’s future. In this blog we are going to share some most significant and commonly recommended genetic tests for couples 1. Carrier Screening Test Carrier
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Top 5 Data Science Projects for Biology Students 1.Personalized Medicine Using Genomic Data 2.Disease Prediction Using Medical Data 3.Drug Discovery and Development 4.Microbiome Analysis 5.Cancer Prediction Using Histopathology Images Biology and data science are intersecting, creating opportunities for groundbreaking research. Whether you’re a student looking to apply programming skills in biology or aiming for a
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In 2018, the scientific community was shaken by the shocking revelation that a Chinese scientist,He Jiankui, had successfully created the first gene-edited babies using CRISPR technology. This pioneering yet highly contentious experiment led to the birth of twin girls, Lulu and Nana, who were genetically altered to make them resistant to HIV. While some regarded
In a groundbreaking move set to reshape modern medicine, the UK Biobank, in partnership with 14 leading pharmaceutical companies, has launched an ambitious AI-driven proteomics initiative that could transform how we understand and treat diseases. By harnessing the power of advanced computing and the world’s largest genetic research database, scientists are now set to analyze
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What Are Genes? Consider your body as a huge instruction manual. This manual instructs your body how to grow, develop, and function. These instructions are written in your DNA, and each specific set of instructions for a particular task is called a gene. A few things that genes determine are the color of your eyes,
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Genetic counseling is a specialized discipline in which experts evaluate the likelihood of inherited medical conditions in individuals or families, interpret the results of genetic tests, and offer advice on how to address potential health concerns. In India, the need for genetic counselors is on the rise, driven by progress in genetic research and an
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What is alphafold AlphaFold is a computer program based on artificial intelligence (AI) created by DeepMind that can predict the three-dimensional structure of proteins from their amino acid sequence. This technology solves one of the most difficult issues in biology the so-called “protein-folding problem” which is to know how a linear chain of amino acids
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