Komal Bavaskar, Mumbai university What are Probiotics? Probiotics are living microorganisms (usually bacteria) that are comparable to helpful microorganisms present in the human gut. They are mostly available to consumers in the form of dietary supplements and meals, and when provided at sufficient levels, bestow a health advantage on the host. Probiotics are most often […]
Akash Singh, Banaras Hindu University COVID-19 vaccines based on messenger RNA (mRNA) were recently approved to be used in an emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) made a statement to increase awareness regarding breastfeeding after getting vaccinated and advised not to cessate breastfeeding following vaccine administration. Still, many mothers have discontinued breastfeeding due to concern […]
Saakshi Bangera, DY Patil School of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Sarah Nyquist is a PhD candidate in MIT’s computational and systems biology department who attempted to use machine learning to understand the genomic composition of breast milk. Along with her co-advisor professors – Alex Shalek and Bonnie Berger, she aimed at using computational tools to study […]
