Careers
Shravanthi Vikram's Profile
M.Sc (Bio-Informatics)
Shravanthi has completed her post graduate degree in Bio-Informatics at Stella Maris College, Chennai. She has been teaching Biology for school and college students for the past 6 years through online tutoring. She has also completed a course on medical lab technology. Her interests include cooking view more..
Written / Edited / Medically Reviewed
New Method to Detect Defective Gene in Inflammatory Bowel Disorder Patients
A novel mechanism to identify mutation in PTPN2 gene that causes inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD). The main function of the PTPN2 gene is control the expression of claudin-2 protein.
Obesity Risk High Among Youngsters
Young adults between the ages 18 to 24 are at high risk of gaining weight due to lifestyle changes. Individuals of this age group move to a higher BMI category than those who were obese in other age groups.
Cognitive Map to Solve Abstract Problems
A new model uses mental map to solve novel problems. The cognitive map solves the problems with the help of limited information.
Online Tool to Identify the Severity of COVID-19
Artificial intelligence is used to predict the need of ventilator for COVID-19 patients. The prediction is 84% accurate.
Oral Immunotherapy to Treat Food Allergies
About 72% of people with food allergies were unaware of oral immunotherapy (OIT) treatment. Palforzia is a drug used in OIT to treat peanut allergies; it is made from peanut flour.
