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Lockdown 5.0 – a partial lockdown? Workspaces are open while the metro rail is not. The shops are open but gyms are not. Wait…no gyms…that means I still can’t get...

The prevalence of lifestyle disorders has rapidly risen in the population (young and old), especially in the last few decades. As the name suggests, a lifestyle disorder stems from unhealthy...

By Anu Acharya Brain health, like any other aspect of health, is an interplay between genetics, epigenetics, and behavior. Epigenetics is a set of instructions that are “on top of”...

In the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, MapmyGenome broadened its gene panel tests to check for coronavirus-related immunity markers among Indians Despite the potential of gene tech in the Indian...

Today, everyone is focused on learning about nutrients that boost immunity/immune system to battle the widespread novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which causes COVID 19. Among all the nutrients, vitamin D, vitamin...

In our previous blog, COVID-19 antibody testing and ELISA (Part 1), we discussed the benefits of COVID antibody testing and why ELISA is a preferred method for the same. In...

The coronavirus outbreak was first seen in Wuhan city, China. The outbreak came into light when WHO declared the COVID-19 disease, a pandemic. COVID-19 is caused by SARS CoV virus....

Author: Anu Acharya, CEO Mapmygenome A very long time ago, my bicycle was named ACE by me for obvious reasons- to ace at various activities. ACE is back in my...

Genetic Effects on Rifampin Drug Response Rifampin (also known as Rifampicin) is a key antibacterial drug used in the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) and other bacterial infections. It works by...

To know more about  BioExpress® System please see   https://www.ocimumbio.com/bioexpress-system/   2020   Overview of cancer genomics, organization, and variations in the human genome M Yamin, HG Raza, I Fatima...

By Anu Acharya Most people I know have now become ‘temporary’ molecular biologists, epidemiologists, and medical professionals. My aim here is to help that category and others get to know...

Antiviral Drug – Chloroquine: How the Drug Works, Impact of Genes & Possible Side Effects Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine are antimalarial drugs that gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding...