Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21- Explained
Trisomy 21 another name for Down syndrome is a genetic disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide. It bears the name of British surgeon John [Read More…]
Astrobiology: Unraveling the Mysteries of Life Beyond Earth
Image by Reimund Bertrams from Pixabay Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary scientific area that focuses on the investigation of life outside of Earth. It is often [Read More…]
FDA approved the initiatory oral pill treatment for Postpartum Depression (PPD)
The first oral drug suggested to treat postpartum depression (PPD) in adults, Zurzuvae (zuranolone), has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. PPD [Read More…]
Concord Biotech IPO – India-based biopharma company’s initial public offering
Leading biopharmaceutical business Concord Biotech is situated in India and specialised in fermentation-based active medicinal components. They provide oncology APIs and immunosuppressants to more than [Read More…]
Biosafety Levels: BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-4 Laboratories
The biosafety levels determine the measures used to protect the workers, a necessary laboratory requirement. To achieve suitable biosafety and biocontainment, a variety of tools, [Read More…]
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism – RFLP; Explained
Restriction fragment length polymorphism markers were the first DNA-based genetic markers developed. The size of eukaryotic genomes hindered a simple identification of genetic variations in [Read More…]
Immunoglobulin (Antibody) – Structure and Types
Immunoglobulins The glycoproteins produced by B-lymphocytes effector cells or plasma cells against specific antigens are known as Immunoglobulins or Antibodies. Antibodies are made up of [Read More…]
Stem Cells – Classification, Types, and Applications
The study of stem cells has produced more enthusiasm and promise than any other discovery in the field of regenerative medicine. The amazing capacity of [Read More…]
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and its application in genomics
  Sanger sequencing, the primary approach of DNA sequencing since its inception in the 1970s, was used to complete the sequencing of the human [Read More…]
Malaria – Parasite, Vector and the ongoing battle against a silent killer
Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, continues to pose a significant threat to human health in many parts of the world. Despite advancements in medicine and [Read More…]
