Tag: Mutation
Study using Next Gen Sequencing shows novel variations in common genetic...
Out of the 200 participants in a pilot-scale study conducted by Medgenome Labs in partnership with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 26% were found to be carriers of one or more rare genetic disorders, 6% were identified to be carriers for congenital deafness and 4.5% were observed to be carriers for cystic fibrosis................
MedGenome launches tumor mutation burden test for better understanding of immuno-therapy
The test will help clinicians identify how many mutations occur in a given length of DNA to understand whether immunotherapy would work in cancer patients.................
Alkaloid from black pepper shows promising results against neurological disorder
The IIT Indore team has found that piperine interacts with repeats RNA and reduces the level of cytotoxicity in neuronal cells, in preliminary studies................
Researchers discover genetic mutation causing rare colorectal disorder in Gujarati family
This is a first-of-its-kind genetic study in India on a rare inherited condition involving a patient diagnosed with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) and 25 members of his immediate and extended family................
Faulty gene identified as the cause of obesity in world’s heaviest...
Genetic tests conducted at CORE Diagnostics have found mutation in LEPR Gene of the 36-year-old Egyptian being tested at Gurgaon-based clinical laboratory for monogenic obesity........
A step towards precision medicine for cancer patients
IBM in partnership with Quest Diagnostics has introduced Watson-powered genomic sequencing service to help physicians bring precision cancer......