Amrita Surendranath's Profile

B.Sc, M.Sc.

Amrita Surendranath

Amrita has a masters in Human Genetics from Sri Ramachandra medical College and is hooked onto everything even remotely associated with genes. She loves every aspect of writing, the research, planning and actually weaving all the thoughts together. If she's not writing, she's busy being an avid view more..

Written / Edited / Medically Reviewed

Now a ‘Natural Sunscreen’ With Melanin Like Cells Can Protect You from UV Rays

Now a ‘Natural Sunscreen’ With Melanin Like Cells Can Protect You from UV Rays

Melanin like nanoparticles have been developed which offer good UV protection and show promise as a good ‘natural’ sunscreen.

Health In Focus
Novel Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Revealed

Novel Biomarkers of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease Revealed

Novel biomarkers of cognitive decline among Parkinson’s disease patients have been identified which can be used for effective treatment strategies.

Health In Focus
Do Adolescents Consume High Levels of Non-Core Food At Eateries?

Do Adolescents Consume High Levels of Non-Core Food At Eateries?

Adolescents consume sugar rich drinks, chips and biscuits from cafes, restaurants and schools. Interventional strategies should target these sources.

Health In Focus
Could Gut Microbes be Linked to Age-Related Inflammation?

Could Gut Microbes be Linked to Age-Related Inflammation?

Gut microbes are found to be associated with age-related inflammation, providing novel therapeutic strategies to counter inflammation.

Health In Focus
Tips to Identify Food Additives : Exclusive Interview With Dr. Neha Gupta

Tips to Identify Food Additives : Exclusive Interview With Dr. Neha Gupta

Dr. Neha provides tips to identifying food adulteration in India and ways to safeguard against the practice.

Health In Focus