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Obesity: Your Genes Are More Responsible Than You Think We live in a world that loves to blame willpower for weight gain. But the science tells a very different story....

Unique by Nature, United by Nature Every human being on this planet is unique — and yet we are all connected. We share 99.9% of our DNA with every other...

Doctors Day 2017: Acknowledging the Genomic Pioneers “There has to be this pioneer, the individual who has the courage, the ambition to overcome the obstacles that always develop when one...

Social Media Day: Connect With Your Genes No matter what people say about the time spent on social media, we continue to connect. For information, advice, comfort, or fun —...

The Hindu BusinessLine: Gopichand Academy Teams Up with MapmyGenome to Get Players’ Genomes Mapped Originally published in The Hindu BusinessLine, June 30. By M Somasekhar, Hyderabad. At the Pullela Gopichand...

Clearing the (Skin) Stigma: The Truth About Vitiligo Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition in which patches of skin lose their pigmentation, resulting in white or light-coloured patches. It affects...

Mosquitoes and DNA: The Evolution of Sickle Cell Disease What do mosquitoes have to do with sickle cell disease? More than you might think. The story of sickle cell disease...

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cell carcinoma (RCC), is one of the most common types of cancer affecting the kidneys. Raising awareness about this disease is crucial for early...

‘We Do Not Do Charity. We Share Our Happiness’ — 30 Quotes from Indian Startup Journeys From innovation to impact, witness the memorable journey of Indian entrepreneurship. StoryBites is a...

Whole Genome Sequencing: All You Need to Know! Almost a decade ago, Steve Jobs was one of only 20 people in the world to have his DNA sequenced — at...

Conversations with Anu Acharya: The Poetry Lover and Entrepreneur in the Field of Genetics At Conversations at YourStory, Anu Acharya chatted on her views on genetics, life, and entrepreneurship. Originally...

Intermittent fasting may be the hottest trend for weight loss, but this is a different story. Ramadan entails a rigorous fasting regime. Only one mealtime is allowed after every sunset...