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Fellowships for PhD in Medical Genetics & Genomics
Designer babies: are we closer than we think?
The idea of a “designer baby” once sounded like science fiction: choose a baby’s eye colour, height, intelligence, or athletic ability before birth. Today, advances in CRISPR gene editing, embryo screening, and reproductive genetics have made the concept feel much less imaginary. But how close are we really to creating …
The Synaptic Eclipse: Alzheimer’s Disease – The silent eclipse that disrupts your brain’s synchronization
Imagine a thief who does not steal your silver or gold, but instead breaks into the sacred vault of your identity, erasing the faces of your children, the scent of your wedding day, and the melody of your own name. Alzheimer’s disease is this phantom thief, creeping into the labyrinth …
Gene editing without cutting DNA, the rise of precise prime editing
When scientists first introduced CRISPR-Cas9, it revolutionized genetics by giving researchers a way to cut DNA at specific locations and rewrite the genetic code. It was often described as a pair of “molecular scissors.” This simple comparison helped people understand a complex technology, because scissors cut where they are directed …
Designer DNA could replace superhero myths with tomorrow’s engineered human abilities
Comic books taught us that one spider bite could turn an ordinary person into a superhero. Reality tells a very different story. A spider’s bite is far more likely to bring pain, swelling, or a visit to the hospital than super strength or web shooting. The real superhero factory is …
AI powered digital microscopes are transforming disease diagnosis with remarkable precision
A microscope has long been the doctor’s window into the hidden world of disease. Now, artificial intelligence is turning that window into a wise guide that can quickly spot tiny clues the human eye might miss. It is like giving a microscope a second pair of intelligent eyes that never …
The hidden genetic handshake deciding every organ transplant’s remarkable future
Receiving a new kidney, liver, or heart can feel like getting a second chance at life. The operation may go perfectly, and the new organ may begin working immediately. But then a silent question arises inside the body. “Are you one of us, or are you a stranger?” For some …
Why Do Some Anaesthetists in India Still Ask Your Caste Before Surgery? The Science Behind a Controversial Practice
Imagine you’re about to undergo surgery. After asking about allergies, medications, and previous illnesses, the anaesthetist suddenly asks, “What is your caste or community?” For many patients, the question feels surprising, uncomfortable, or even inappropriate. Yet, in some hospitals, particularly in parts of southern India, this question has traditionally been …
Ozempic and Other Weight-Loss Drugs: Miracle or Risk?
Over the past few years, medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have dominated headlines. Some people describe them as “miracle weight-loss injections,” while others worry about their side effects. So, what’s the truth? Like most medical breakthroughs, the answer lies somewhere in the middle. These medicines belong to a …
Baby Born with DNA from Three People: A New Hope for Families with Rare Genetic Diseases
At first, it sounds impossible. How can one baby have DNA from three different people? Is it science fiction? A cloning experiment? Or something straight out of a movie? The truth is even more fascinating. It’s a medical technique designed not to create “three-parent babies,” but to prevent children from …
LABORATORY AND RESEARCH ASSOCIATE – 128034, School of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, USA
Last Date: Wed 4/17/2024. DESCRIPTION The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 250 Faculty, 127 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 320 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 68 clinical residents distributed …
Doctoral scholarship holder molecular and computational neurogenomics, University of Antwerp, Belgium, Europe
Last Date: Department: Center for Molecular NeurologyRegime Full-time Let’s shape the future – University of Antwerp The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one …
