When a rare metabolic disease left a young boy fighting for his life, a mother’s trust in doctors from a different state, an ABO-incompatible liver transplant, and the dedication of a united medical team turned the odds in his favour. Read More

August 7, 2025

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Polymerase Chain Reaction: Principle, Steps, Components, and Enhancers Explained

Learn the complete process of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) — from its principle, steps, and components to real-world amplification limits, enzyme fidelity, and PCR enhancers like DMSO, betaine, and glycerol. Read More

Lab Techniques

molecular lab, PCR

August 3, 2025

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The Boy Who Carried the Curse

A powerful reflection on a boy misunderstood as cursed, later revealed to have a rare genetic condition. This story traces one relative's journey from fear to understanding, and how it led to a career in medical genetics. Read More

Patient Voices

genetic counselling

July 31, 2025

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Decoding DNA with RFLP and STR Markers

Learn how RFLP and STR-based polymorphic markers are used in genetic diagnostics. Explore real-world applications like sickle cell testing and maternal cell contamination detection, and why older techniques like RFLP still hold value today. Read More

The Child Who Taught Us Grace

A heartfelt reflection on a young girl with Down syndrome who succumbed to atlanto-axial dislocation, and the unwavering love of her parents who stood by her till the end—reminding us of the quiet strength some families carry, even in loss. Read More

Decoding Risk in Prenatal Screening for Aneuploidies: From A Priori to Posterior

Understanding how prenatal risk for aneuploidies (especially Trisomy 21) is calculated is crucial for proper interpretation and counseling. This article walks through the stepwise risk estimation process, starting from maternal age, incorporating first-trimester combined screening, ultrasound soft markers, and finally, non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). It’s backed with formulas and real clinical examples. A Priori Risk... Read More

Fetal Medicine

genetic counselling, NIPT

July 26, 2025

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The Baby Who Couldn’t Kick

A deeply moving real-life story of a child diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), tracing the family's journey through diagnosis, helplessness, and loss, while reflecting on the harsh reality that treatment exists but remains out of reach for most. Read More

Galactosemia – Diagnosis, Management, and Genetic Basis 🎥

Galactosemia is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to process galactose. In this video, we break down the genetics, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and management strategies of Galactosemia in a simple and engaging way. Read More

Video

biochemistry, video

July 23, 2025

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Birth Defects Explained: Malformation, Disruption, Deformation, Dysplasia, Sequence, Syndrome & Association

Learn the meaning of malformation, disruption, deformation, dysplasia, sequence, syndrome, and association — the seven key types of congenital anomalies. Read More

Birth Defects, Dysmorphology

birth defects