30 years' anniversary of the Human Genome Project
A landmark scientific endevaour to understand the human genome celebrates its 30 years anniversary today.
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Vaccine development against coronavirus - COVID19
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.
Daily aspirin prevents bowel cancer in Lynch syndrome patients
**Taking aspirin regularly can prevent bowel cancer in high-risk patients even after ‘20 years’, data from randomised controlled trial shows.**
Highest quality biochemical testing certification- ERNDIM
ERNDIM certification ensures highest quality of standardised procesudre for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of inherited metabolic diseases are followed.
COVID-19: Impact on India (Student Blog)
A detailed analysis on the impact of covid19 outbreak on India penned by the students of FRIGE.
Genetics of coronavirus - COVID19
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.
Mutation spectrum in autism spectrum disorders in India
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.
Low cost diagnosis of common lysosomal storage disorders
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.
The Great and the Good
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.
FRIGE - GSBTM Finishing School
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.
A novel suite of biochemical diagnostic tests for Lysosomal Storage Disorders
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.
Next generation microsatellite instability test
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.