GENETIC DISORDERS

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• IIT Mandi startup develops AI-based solution to detect respiratory, genetic disorders

  Saumya Shukla, co-founder of Dectrocel Healthcare and Research Private Limited, said, “With AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning), especially in the context of health care, this epoch will see the birth of super-intelligence and, with it, humans and machines expanding into the universe. “Data is the new oil and currency but now systems that make sense out of data will be the new oil and currency.” Shukla explained that India has a population of 1.4 billion and, according to medical reports, one in five people suffers from a chronic disease.

  

• Apollo Expands Genomics Institute; aims to open 3 more by 2023-end

  With the launch of the Apollo Genomics Institute in Chennai, Apollo continues to invest in genomics technology and research for better patient care. The integrated healthcare provider informed that its newly launched genomic institute in Chennai will host a range of genomic services, including genetic evaluation, clinical diagnostics, obstetric genetics, cancer genomics, prenatal genetic screening capabilities, and more, empowering patients with information to manage and prevent genetic disorders.

  

• Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani to foray into genome testing with Rs 12,000 kit

  The genome test, which is about 86% cheaper than other offerings available locally, can reveal a person’s predisposition to cancers, cardiac and neuro-degenerative ailments as well as identify inherited genetic disorders, he said.

  

• Newborn screening in India: A pressing priority in today’s times

  Newborn screening (NBS) is a preventive healthcare process by which newborns are screened just after birth for disorders that can cause severe illness or death unless detected and treated early.

  

• We need a baseline dataset for the Indian human genome that should be publicly available: Tony Jose, Clevergene

  The government has programs that are oriented towards genomics, but then that needs to be fast forwarded and expanded so that these datasets are available as soon as possible so that the baseline data and the frequencies can be used for arriving at the diagnosis faster and more accurately.

  

• Focus on preventive steps to ease burden of genetic diseases: VP

  Children affected with Thalassemia need blood transfusions throughout life, so the youth should come forward and donate blood to the needy, the Vice-President said.

  

• Study finds CRISPR technology may provide novel treatment for genetic disorders

  A key feature of the team's research is that their nickase-based system causes far fewer on- and off-target mutations, as is known to happen with more traditional Cas9-based CRISPR edits. They also say a slow, continuous delivery of nickase components across several days may prove more beneficial than one-time deliveries.

  

• Make your pregnancy safe with Non Invasive Prenatal Test; eliminate the risk of genetic disorders in your child

  The testing, known as Non Invasive Prenatal Screening aids in the identification of up to autosomal aneupolidies and sex chromosome aneuploidies including microdeletion of genetic defects in the foetus. The NIPT examines the genetic information contained in this DNA.

  

• Bengaluru: Bonded by blood, little stem cell recipients meet donors after a year

  Disha KG, 3, from Tamil Nadu, who was suffering from Hurler Syndrome, a lysosomal storage disorder, met her stem cell donor Prakash Kumar from Udupi.

  

• Genetic carrier testing of adults is the key to reducing occurrence of Thalassemia in children, say doctors

  Would-be parents, who are carriers of the disease, are at a greater risk of having a child with Thalassemia Major, especially if they are married to another person who is also a carrier

  

• Can’t deny health insurance to those suffering from genetic disorders: HC

  In a ruling that will benefit hapless claimants, Delhi high court has said that companies cannot deny health insurance to those suffering from genetic disorders.