**Founder variant that is observed in approximately 6.4% of all Lynch syndrome patients, the most common hereditary cancer disease, has been discovered.**
**Systematic analysis of data of over 4200 couples with clinical history of repeated foetal loss from tertiary centre during 30 year period shows role of complex chromosomal rearrangements.**
A large international collaboration consisting of teams from USA, UK, Europe and India are working together to understand the incidence, aetiology, detection mechanisms and guideline preparation.
**Systematic analysis of data of over 3000 patients from tertiary centre during 22 year period shows 3000 patients with rare genetic diseases across 14 major disease groups.**
FRIGE and Sanofi have partnered to develop DISHA program- a comprehensive program for diagnosis of common lysosomal storage disorders in India.
An institution that started from a small room with a dining table has metamorphized into a state-of-art diagnostics and translation research powerhouse in the arena of genetics and genomics in India.
We are a world class diagnostics and research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and utilising them in clinical research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.
With neurological disorders on the rise, understanding their cause, diagnostic methods, management, treatment and prevention is ever more crucial than before.
**India's first systematic epidemiological study on the genetic contribution behind common cancers begins.**
A large study in Indian children with autism identified NEUROG1 to play a role in causing autism spectrum disorder together with cranial dysinnervation syndrome.
India's biggest human genetics and genomics meet of 2024 is organised by the Foundation for Research in Genetics and Endocrinology along with Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre.
**India's first systematic genetic study in 101 children with autism spectrum disorder has shown a significant contribution of *de novo* mutation towards aetiology of ASD.**
FRIGE and Dr. Jivraj Mehta Hospital begin a new chapter in personalised, precision and preventative healthcare by launching the first genetics OPD at the hospital.
Svante Paabo made pathbreaking discoveries on human evolution using ancient DNA of Neanderthals and Denisovans- and his work spawned the field of palaeogenomics.
**A randomised controlled trial in people with Lynch syndrome has shown a significant cancer prevention effect from resistant starch, found in a range of daily food items such as slightly green bananas and oats.**
An Augustinian friar, teacher, mathematician and a citizen scientist at heart- Gregor Mendel's work described the principles of inheritance that still stand today.
We are a world class diagnostics and research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
A large multinational collaboration consisting of teams from the UK, Europe, USA, Australia and India have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility.
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and using them in research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.
FRIGE and Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) signs memorandum of undertaking to carry out collaborative research in human genetics and educational exchange.
FRIGE and Gujarat Technological university signs memorandum of undertaking to carry out collaborative research in human genetics, computational biology and biotechnology.
India has created a milestone in vaccination by administrating over a billion Covid jabs since it started its vaccination drive in January of this year.
We are a world class diagnostics and research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
Mutational processes that lead to new COVID19 virus variants can affect vaccination strategies and public health measures. In this interview, Dr. Harsh Sheth explains what mutation is and how COVID19 variants develop.
The Human Genome Project gave new paradigm in which medicine became personalised, predictive and preventitive.
ERNDIM certification ensures highest quality of standardised procesudre for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of inherited metabolic diseases are followed.
Europen Molecular Quality Network's (EMQN) external quality assessment (EQA) certification ensures highest quality of the entire analytical process of a molecular diagnostics lab including the ability to interpret complex data and produce an accurate diagnostic test report.
With the new COVID19 virus strain (B1.1.7.) throwing the entire world into a frenzied state, it is important to understand its impact on healthcare and vaccine strategies.
With more than 180 vaccines are currently being developed against COVID19 virus, it important than ever to understand the approaches for developing vaccines and how they will be distributed across the world.
Predicting the course of COVID-19 is essential for best treatment outcome for the patients.
CRISPR-Cas9 is one of only a handful of technological marvels that have made a paradigm shifting and lasting impact on healthcare.
We are a world class research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.
More than 200 vaccines are currently being developed against COVID19 virus, across the globe. What is the structure of coronavirus and what strategies are used for developing vaccines is discussed in a live interview with Doordarshan Girnar.
**Taking aspirin regularly can prevent bowel cancer in high-risk patients even after ‘20 years’, data from randomised controlled trial shows.**
ERNDIM certification ensures highest quality of standardised procesudre for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of inherited metabolic diseases are followed.
A detailed analysis on the impact of covid19 outbreak on India penned by the students of FRIGE.
Several research groups, hospitals, nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been playing active role to sequence the RNA of the COVID19 virus. Its purpose and utility is discussed in a live interview with the Gujarat Samachar TV.
Diagnosing autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is often challenging as mutation in several genes can lead to the disease. Systematic application of latest genomic technologies could improve diagnosis and reduce cost.
Diagnosis of lysosomal storage disorders (LSD) is often challenging due to overlapping clinical symptoms and costly chemicals. We are developing a sequencing based assay that can diagnose over 20 LSDs simultaneously.
Over our 25 years history, we have been fortunate to meet and receive praise from noted dignitories, scientists and the general public. Their words enthuse us to strive towards excellence in delivering diagnostics and research.
Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and utilising them in clinical research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.
Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) are a group of 70 diseases that are characterised by an impaired lysosome enzyme and occurs in 1 in 5000 births. Diagnosing these diseases is extremely challenging as it requires accurate clinical data collection and subsequent use of specific lysosomal enzyme substrates.
Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is the sixth most common cancer in India. National health agencies of USA, UK, France and India. recommend all bowel cancers to be tested for a specific type of “DNA spelling mistakes” called microsatellite instability or MSI for short.