Genotype vs Phenotype: 8 key differences Kumar Jeetendra | March 31, 2023 The genetic make-up of a single cell or organism, known as its genotype, affects or influences its phenotype. The phrases genotype and phenotype, which contrast, are used to describe an organism’s traits. Here are some key differences between genotype and phenotype: Definition: The term “genotype” is used to describe an organism’s genetic make-up, while the term …
Top10 leading Microbiologist of 21st century Kumar Jeetendra | March 15, 2023 Many people have made an outstanding contribution to the field of microbiology in the first two decades of this century and selecting ten is a difficult task. In selecting ten eminent researchers I have attempted to cut across the various sub-branches of microbiology, taking in clinical, pharmaceutical, marine microbiology and so on. Others, given this …
What to Do and What Not to Do When You Have H3N2 Influenza Kumar Jeetendra | March 10, 2023 On Friday, as India reported its first two deaths from seasonal influenza subtype H3N2, one in Karnataka and one in Haryana, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged states to remain on high alert and closely monitor the situation in light of the ‘increasing’ number of cases. Many previous flu pandemics in the country were traced …
Check the Sterility of the Products with TM Media’s Combo Sterility Kit Kumar Jeetendra | February 15, 2023 Sterilization is any process that removes, kills, or deactivates all forms of life (particularly microorganisms like fungi, bacteria, microbial spores, and unicellular eukaryotic organisms) and other biological agents like prions that are present in or on a specific surface, object, or fluid. Sterilization can be accomplished through a variety of methods, including heat, chemicals, irradiation, …
Getting there faster: New developments in rapid microbiology Kumar Jeetendra | January 5, 2023 Early and accurate pathogen identification is essential to optimise patient care. This includes assigning he correct antimicrobial to treat a specific pathogen of concern. This is an area where rapid methods can prove highly beneficial. The conventional approach for pathogen identification involves adding blood samples to bottles of liquid media in which infectious microbes, if …
HiMedia’s COVID-19 Detection Kit detects the BF.7 variant Kumar Jeetendra | December 24, 2022 HiMedia Laboratories announces that their RT-PCR kits are capable of detecting the recently discovered BF.7 SARS-CoV-2 variant. The portfolio includes: 1.MBPCR243 – A 4 Gene COVID-19 Multiplex Detection Kit 2.MBPCR255 – Hi-PCR® Triplex COVID-19 Detection Kit The company tested the impact of the variant on their Triplex PCR Kit. Mutations, especially in RNA viruses are …
Google dedicates a doodle to Kamal Ranadive on the occasion of his 104th birthday Kumar Jeetendra | December 12, 2022 On Monday, Google released a unique doodle in honour of cell biologist pioneer Kamal Ranadive’s 104th birthday. Ibrahim Rayintakath, an Indian artist, created the artwork. Kamal Samarath, better known by her stage name Kamal Ranadive, is renowned for her revolutionary work in the field of cancer research and commitment to improving social justice via science …
LifeCell and HaystackAnalytics enter into a strategic collaboration to Scale TB Whole Genome Sequencing Pan India Kumar Jeetendra | December 7, 2022 National, December 7th, 2022: LifeCell, one of India’s leading comprehensive healthcare solutions providers today announced the launch of a revolutionary genetic test – ΩTB® (pronounced as Omega TB) in partnership with HaystackAnalytics, a genomics based health-tech startup. The collaboration marks LifeCell’s foray into the genetic testing industry for TB patients. The whole genome-sequencing test, designed …
Room Temperature RNA Stabilization for Tissue Samples Kumar Jeetendra | November 3, 2022 AMSBIO announce RNAdvantage – the first product in a new range of stabilization solutions that provide robust protection for your RNA samples at ambient temperature. Designed to protect and preserve RNA from most tissues, cultured cells, bacteria, and yeast for up to 14-days, RNAdvantage eliminates the traditional costs of flash freezing samples dry-ice shipping and …
GMP-compliant products for pre-clinical and ATMP research Kumar Jeetendra | October 7, 2022 Life science and healthcare specialists – AMSBIO reports upon its extensive range of high quality GMP-compliant products and services for pre-clinical and advanced therapy medical products (ATMP) research. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is an internationally recognized system which ensures that products are consistently manufactured to a high-quality and provides key guidelines for the manufacture of …
SMART and NTU Singapore develop a quick test kit to determine a person’s immunity against COVID-19 and its variants Kumar Jeetendra | September 25, 2022 A team of scientists from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a quick test kit that can tell if a person has immunity against COVID-19 and its variants, based on the antibodies detected in a blood sample. Different from …
HiMedia Launches Monkeypox RT PCR and Viral DNA Extraction kits Kumar Jeetendra | September 16, 2022 HiMedia Laboratories is geared up to face a possible outbreak of Monkey pox Virus with Extraction and RTPCR Detection Kits. Running ahead of time, HiGenoMB®, the Molecular Biology section of HiMedia Labs is prepared for what can become the next pandemic – Monkeypox. It is amongst the first few Indian multi nationals to come up …
