The latest news on the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water has raised concerns about potential health impacts, including the risk of cancer. A recent study revealed that bottled water can contain up to hundreds of thousands of nanoplastics per litre, a number that far exceeds previous estimates. These findings have prompted discussions […]
Detecting biomarkers offers a solution to understand the complex pathogenesis of a disease. The major challenge lies in identifying unique molecular signatures in complicated biological mixtures which can unambiguously correlate to the biological events. A humongous amount of contribution comes from the high throughput ‘Omics’ technologies in biomarker discovery. Biomarkers stratify patient populations, quantify therapeutic
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Cancer, a formidable adversary in the realm of medical science, continues to challenge researchers worldwide. However, with the advent of bioinformatics, a powerful ally has emerged. This multidisciplinary field fuses biology, data analysis, and computational methods, amplifying our understanding of cancer at the molecular level. In this blog post, we delve into how bioinformatics is
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Cancer can run in families due to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. When discussing cancer risk within families, two terms often come up: “hereditary cancer” and “familial cancer.” While they are related concepts, they have distinct meanings and implications. Let’s explore the difference between these two terms: Hereditary Cancer Hereditary cancer refers to
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Early in my childhood, I listened to the stories of my Maternal Grandmother suffering from breast cancer, her late detection and in spite of her high treatment cost, ultimately resulting in loss of her life at the age of 55. Alarming Statistics: Breast Cancer’s Grip on India (2020) Although it’s been more than two decades,
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