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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...

Rifampin is antibacterial drug used in Tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Individuals who carry NAT2 gene variants may need modified dosing or alternate therapy.  Also read: COVID-19: Basics of Drugs in progress

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 that are desirous of...

Chloroquine for COVID-19 treatment : Boon or Bane? Read about how the antimalarial drug works and who is at risk for severe side effects.

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc, many scientists and researchers across the world are doing their best to find solutions to lessen the effects of the disease. As of today,...

Antiviral drugs are an important part of infectious disease treatment and management. Learn about Boceprevir, an antiviral drug – how the drug works and the role of genes in Boceprevir response.

Antiviral drugs are an important part of COVID-19 treatment and management. Learn about Abacavir, an antiretroviral drug used in COVID management – how the drug works, the role of genes...

The novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which causes COVID 19 has different levels of severity when it affects different individuals. People with underlying medical conditions like chronic heart disease, diabetes, asthma, liver...

Covid-19 has turned the world upside down. We have seen a lot of difference in our lives, just in a month’s time. The way we work, the way we move...

We are often exposed to many pathogens (bacteria, viruses etc.), yet sometimes don’t get affected or fall ill. This is due to our immune system which wards off the pathogens...

Authors: Anu Acharya, Anup Malani, and Manoj Mohanan ********************* A shorter version of this article was published in the Economic Times on April 24th 2020 : https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/view-combining-sampling-and-testing-can-be-most-effective-to-get-the-economy-back-on-track/articleshow/75332462.cms?from=mdr *********************** The novel...

Today, some of the most pressing questions about health are – How can I boost my immunity? Should I take supplements? How can I avoid getting infected? And more.. Health is always...