How has ELISA Technology Changed the Diagnostic Industry

  How has ELISA Technology Changed the Diagnostic Industry? Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technology is a vital diagnostic tool in plant and medical pathology and research as it is crucial in identifying diseases and disorders. The technology can also be employed in the food industry for quality control purposes. ELISA is a laboratory test that…

What should one eat during pregnancy?

  What should one eat during pregnancy? A healthy diet during pregnancy can enhance the well-being of the mother and baby in umpteen ways. Fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat & dairy products, leafy greens, dried fruits, legumes, and whole grains are recommended for proper fetal growth and development. Along with a super-nutritious diet it is also…

Molecular Diagnostics relevance in COVID-19

Introduction The 2019 Covid pandemic has highlighted the paramount importance of molecular diagnostic assays in diagnosing and managing the infectious diseases. The molecular diagnostic assays helped in rapid and precise identification of Covid19 infected individuals which not only enabled isolation of the affected individuals to stop the spread of infection but also assisted to provide…

White Blood Cells: Disease and Disorders

Introduction Blood is made up of different types of blood cells and they are produced in the bone marrow. These include red blood cells that carry oxygen, platelets that help in wound healing and stop bleeding, and white blood cells help to fight infections. The human produces around 100 billion white blood cells. White blood…

Things to know about Type I Diabetes

Introduction  Diabetes or Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a lifelong condition and a group of disorders that causes an increase in an individual’s blood sugar (glucose) level. This condition occurs when pancreas are not able to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugar levels in the body cells. Diabetes is classified into two main types: Type…