Rajiv Sarin, head of genetic testing at Tata Memorial Hospital, on the new frontiers of treating hereditary breast and ovarian cancers
2 min read21 Sep 2018With genetic analysis, a person can benefit from timely interventions and gene-targeted treatments.
4 min read28 Dec 2017The 46 chromosomes or genetic material that we inherit from our parents are responsible for more than just shaping our physical characteristics. They can give us insight into the kind of diseases we could be exposed to
5 min read28 Feb 2017The survey confirmed that the public was aware of Jolie's health narrative but not how BRCA is associated with breast cancer
1 min read19 Dec 2013All cancers are caused, in part, by mutations to the DNA, but only 5-10% are caused by mutations inherited from our parents
4 min read15 Jul 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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