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Huntingtin Protein

March 25, 2020

Scientists at the National Centre for Cell Science have published a report on the role of a pathogenic protein in causing the Huntington Disease. Huntington Disease Huntington Disease is a genetic disorder that affects the brain. It is a progressive disease caused due to mutation in a gene called the HTT. While there is a ..

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Facts Box: ICMR Guidelines on Gene Therapy

December 17, 2019

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 ..

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13 June: International Albinism Awareness Day observed

June 14, 2019

International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) is observed every year throughout the world on 13 June, with the aim of raising public awareness on albinism and to prevent attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism. Theme for IAAD 2019 was- Still Standing Strong. It calls upon people around the globe to recognize, celebrate and stand in ..

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What are main communicable and non-communicable human diseases?

February 22, 2009

Communicable Disease or infectious disease is resulting from the presence of pathogenic microbial agents, including pathogenic viruses, pathogenic bacteria, fungi, protozoa, multicellular parasites, and aberrant proteins known as prions. The main communicable diseases are as follows: Diseases Caused By Virus These include – AIDS, Chickenpox Poliomyelitis:, Measles, Rubella or German measles, Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, ..

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