Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem inherited genetic disorder in which due to mutation in cystic fibrosis trans-membrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene which affects the…
April 25 is celebrated as World DNA Day to honour a team of scientists, James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin and colleagues, who…
MARFAN SYNDROME February is Marfan awareness month. It is estimated that 1 in 5000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome worldwide. It is an inherited…
TURNER SYNDROME February is celebrated as Turner syndrome awareness month. Turner syndrome is also known as Monosomy X, Gonadal Dysgenesis and Bonnevie-Ullrich Syndrome. It is…
SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7: Coronavirus pandemic has already hampered millions of lives in the country. Many people were laid down from their jobs due to a…
About Coronavirus: COVID-19 is a viral disease that is spreading geographically worldwide. The virus has claimed lakhs of lives and is increasing the number of…
Whole Exome Sequencing (WES): A comprehensive approach to the detection of disease-causing mutations present in the exome of an individual. Exome covers the protein-coding region…
COVID-19 Testing Coronavirus pandemic is spreading its feathers all over the world. Scientists are trying to understand the mystery behind the structure and other aspects…
What is Sickle Cell Disease? A group of heredity blood disorders which can cause mild to severe complications on the health of an individual. Sickle…
Inadequacy of red blood cells in the body to carry a sufficient amount of oxygen to different tissues of the body is called anemia. Thalassemia…