Genetic Diseases Current Affairs, GK & News
May 8: World Thalassemia Day
Every year, World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8. It aims to create awareness about Thalassemia and avoid the disease from transmitting to other people. It is also observed to provide better quality of life to people suffering from Thalassemia. Highlights The World Thalassemia Day is observed under the theme Theme: The dawning of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Genetic Disease • Genetic Diseases • genetic disorders • Haemoglobin • World Thalassemia Day
April 17: World Hemophilia Day
Every year April 17 is celebrated as World Hemophilia Day. The day is observed by the World Federation of Hemophilia. Apart from the organization, several other international organizations mark the World Hemophilia Day. This year the World Hemophilia Day is marked under the theme Theme: Get + Involved virtually and stay safe Highlights The World ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Genetic Diseases • Hemophilia • WHO • World Federation of Hemophilia • World Health Organisation (WHO) • World Hemophilia Day
National Centre for Cell Science: The Cellular Mechanism of Huntington Disease discovered
On March 20, 2020, the National Centre for Cell Science have found that the pathogenic protein called the Huntingtin Protein causes decrease in overall protein production. What is Huntington Disease? The disease is a genetic disorder that declines cognitive abilities, impairs coordination of balance and movement, memory lapses, mood swings and personality changes. The disease ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Diseases • Gene Technology • Genetic Disease Diagnostics • Genetic Diseases • Huntington’s
CRISPR (CaS9)-The Gene Editing Tool used to treat blindness for the first time
The Gene Editing Tool called CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) has been used for the first time to treat blindness. However, doctors claimed that it will take a month to check if the vision of the patient has restored. This has been achieved at the Oregon University, Portland, USA. What is CRISPR? It ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: CRISPR gene-editing technique • CRISPR-Cas • CRISPR-Cas9 • DNA • Gene editing Technology • Genetic Diseases • genetic disorders • Genome
Global Drosophila Conference held at Pune
On January 6, 2020, the fifth Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference was held at Pune. It was organized by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research. The conference is held twice a year. Highlights The conference is to be held between January 6, 2020 and January 10, 2020. It aims at promoting interaction between ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Biology • Genetic Diseases • genetic material • Genetic Study • Genome • Global Drosophila Conference
Facts Box: ICMR Guidelines on Gene Therapy
The Indian Council on Medical Research has issued guidelines on Gene Therapy. The aim of the guideline is to enable the stakeholders comply with the R&D of Gene Therapeutic Products being produced and tested inside the country. Overview of the guidelines The guide includes scientific and ethical considerations that are allowed in gene therapy. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Topics: Biopharmaceuticals • Diseases • Gene editing Technology • Gene Technology • Gene therapy • Genetic Diseases • Genetic disorder • Health