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Course Name
Code
Genetics & Cancer Biology
AT-011
Neuroscience
AT-015
Biotechnology
AT-017
Biomed Data Science
AT-020
Immunology
AT-022
Biomedical Chemistry & Pharmacology
AT-055
https://elioacademy.org/student/24/emma-chang
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), a debilitating condition that disrupts communication between the brain and body, often resulting in paralysis, sensory loss, and chronic health complications. SCI can arise from traumatic events (e.g., accidents) or non-traumatic causes (e.g., degenerative diseases). Diagnosis relies on imaging tools like CT scans, MRIs, and myelograms to assess damage and guide treatment plans.
https://elioacademy.org/student/24/kayla-roh-and-tarun-chethan
ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder, leads to the degeneration of motor neurons, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of motor control, and eventual respiratory failure. The study focuses on the interactions between the SOD1 gene and proteins CCS (Copper Chaperone for Superoxide Dismutase) and Superoxide Dismutase 2
https://elioacademy.org/student/24/gautham-anand
Oncolytic virotherapy is a novel treatment for glioblastoma (GBM), which is a highly aggressive brain cancer with limited treatment options and poor survival rates. GBM is characterized by its genetic and epigenetic heterogeneity, which contributes to resistance against conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation. The study focuses on Delytact, an oncolytic virus derived from the herpes simplex virus, which selectively infects and destroys cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
https://elioacademy.org/student/24/amy-miao
Achondroplasia is a form of skeletal dysplasia or dwarfism caused by genetic mutations. Affecting approximately 1 in 15,000 individuals, achondroplasia is characterized by disproportionate dwarfism, where individuals have an average-sized torso and short limbs. The condition is primarily caused by a mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) gene, leading to abnormal bone growth due to impaired chondrocyte proliferation. Most cases arise from a spontaneous germline mutation, although achondroplasia can be inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
https://elioacademy.org/student/24/diksha-dinesh-kumar
Tay-Sachs Disease (TSD) is a severe, autosomal recessive genetic disorder that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS) by causing the destruction of nerve cells. As a form of lysosomal storage disease, TSD is caused by mutations in the HEXA gene, which encodes the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This enzyme is crucial for breaking down fatty substances in the body, specifically gangliosides, within the CNS.
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