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TiE-BIRAC WiNER award won by Dr Vani, co-founder of Swagene

TiE-BIRAC winner award for women in entrepreneurial research (WiNER award 2019) was awarded to Dr KM Vani of Swagene. Dr Vani was among the 15 women entrepreneurs awarded on the 7th foundation day ceremony of BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance

TiE-BIRAC WiNER award won by Dr Vani, co-founder of Swagene

The Biggest Disease that Indians and people in the Middle-East do NOT know of

Read the story of a brave woman with diabetes mellitus type I, kidney failure, loss of 30 kg weight, muscle wasting, iron deficiency and fatigue Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity is highly prevalent in the populations of South Asia and

The Biggest Disease that Indians and people in the Middle-East do NOT know of

Hypothyroidism or Cancer? A simple test can Stop Thyroid Cancer before it strikes!

A 38-year old mother found she had a mutation in her thyroid nodules before it turned into cancer with Swagene’s innovative diagnostics. Hypothyroidism, characterized by high TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) levels, is widely prevalent across the world and strikes more

Hypothyroidism or Cancer? A simple test can Stop Thyroid Cancer before it strikes!

FSH Receptor and Beta-subunit Polymorphisms (FSHR and FSHB) in Infertile Indian Men

Studies for over two decades have shown that FSH receptor polymorphism, followed by estrogen receptor polymorphism, contribute to subfertility in women. Similarly, over the last decade, several studies have found a significant overrepresentation of polymorphisms in the FSH receptor and

FSH Receptor and Beta-subunit Polymorphisms (FSHR and FSHB) in Infertile Indian Men

From 0 (Nil) to Millions of Sperms – Male Fertility Miracles!

Find out the stories of two men below, 33 year old Vijay (true story, name changed) with hardly any sperms in his ejaculate, and 45 year old Shaan (true story, name changed) after 12 years of married life with no

From 0 (Nil) to Millions of Sperms – Male Fertility Miracles!

FSH and Estrogen Receptor Polymorphisms (FSHR and ESR1) in Indian women undergoing IVF

It has been known for over two decades now that FSH receptor polymorphism, followed by estrogen receptor polymorphism, contribute to subfertility in women. Over the last decade, several studies have emerged noting the overrepresentation of these genetic variations in women

FSH and Estrogen Receptor Polymorphisms (FSHR and ESR1) in Indian women undergoing IVF

Swagene in Indonesia: Dr Vani trains our Jakarta partner team

With a very innovative portfolio of molecular tests at some of the most affordable prices and the fastest turnaround times in the world, we have got quite a good share of interest in our tests from outside India. One of the

Swagene in Indonesia: Dr Vani trains our Jakarta partner team

How Genetics Impacts Your Everyday Life and Wellness

“I felt dizzy as I felt the ground give way under my feet. I was playing badminton early on a Saturday. I gently hopped to the nearest chair. After going through the rigmarole of MRI it was diagnosed with a

How Genetics Impacts Your Everyday Life and Wellness

Clopidogrel and Personalized Medicine for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease – A Literature Review

Clopidogrel: Personalized medicine Clopidogrel is a platelet inhibitor used in patients with cardiovascular or cerebrovascular risk. It has a very narrow therapeutic index depending on the patient’s metabolism, which is influenced by CYP2C19. Based on the genotype, patients are classified

Clopidogrel and Personalized Medicine for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease – A Literature Review

Diuretics and Personalized Medicine for Hypertension: A Literature Review

Diuretics: Personalized medicine Diuretics are often the first line of treatment for hypertension, but their effectiveness in terms of BP (blood pressure) lowering is inconsistent. The NEDD4L gene has a strong pharmacogenetic effect on the efficacy of thiazide diuretics. It

Diuretics and Personalized Medicine for Hypertension: A Literature Review

Beta-blockers and Personalized treatment of Hypertension: A Literature Review

β-blockers: Personalized medicine 30 to 60% of hypertensive patients who are on beta-blocker monotherapy fail to respond adequately. This variation in response is accounted for by a genetic polymorphism in the ADRB1 gene, which encodes the adrenergic beta-receptor type-1 to

Beta-blockers and Personalized treatment of Hypertension: A Literature Review

Warfarin and Bleeding Complications – An up to date Literature Review

Warfarin: Personalized medicine Warfarin (coumarin), acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon are vitamin K antagonist (VKA) anticoagulants used in patients with deep vein thrombosis, thromboembolism, cardiovascular or cerebrovascular risk, or after surgery. It has a very narrow therapeutic index and causes severe adverse

Warfarin and Bleeding Complications – An up to date Literature Review

Statin-induced Myopathy – A Brief Literature Review

Statins: Personalized medicine Despite the benefits of statin treatment in lowering cholesterol, statin-related adverse effects including myalgia and myopathy have been widely reported in patients. The incidence of muscle complaints in patients using statins is 9-20% in an outpatient setting.

Statin-induced Myopathy – A Brief Literature Review

Using Hormone Polymorphisms for Personalized IVF Fertility treatment in Women

Female infertility: FSH and personalized medicine Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is responsible for the growth and recruitment of immature ovarian follicles in women. It acts by binding to the FSH receptor (FSHR) present on ovarian and uterine cells. A common

Using Hormone Polymorphisms for Personalized IVF Fertility treatment in Women

Using FSH pathway Polymorphisms for Personalized Fertility Treatment in Men

Male infertility: FSH and Personalized medicine Men with infertility and where both partners are infertile will benefit from this test. It genotypes the patient for these two variations in FSHR and FSHB and classifies him for infertility treatment by FSH administration. The report will indicate recommendations for improving

Using FSH pathway Polymorphisms for Personalized Fertility Treatment in Men