Biotechnology on Anjali Patel

Computational Reproductive Biology - Part 4: Introducing Organoids

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the previous post, I explored how molecular signals within menstrual blood reflect dynamic changes in gene activity. But how can these insights be translated into something we can observe and study more functionally?

★ This is where organoids come into the picture.

Organoids are three-dimensional, lab-grown structures derived from stem cells that can self-organize and mimic the architecture and function of real tissues. Unlike traditional cell cultures, they provide a more physiologically relevant model, allowing researchers to study complex biological processes in a controlled environment.

Computational Reproductive Biology - Part 2: Menstrual Blood as a Biological Dataset

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In the previous post, I introduced the idea of studying reproductive biology through a data-oriented perspective. But to understand that, the first question is:

What is the focus of our analysis? ❓

Menstrual blood is not just blood—it is a detailed biological mixture composed of endometrial cells, immune cells, and stem-like cells, each reflecting continuous physiological changes in the uterine environment.

Computational Reproductive Biology - Part 1: An Introduction

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

As I found myself diving into the field of bioinformatics, I began to realize that biology is no longer just about observation - it is about understanding life as data.

One of the most dynamic systems in the human body is the reproductive system, where cells continuously respond to tightly regulated hormonal and molecular signals.

What is often overlooked is that biological materials we rarely think about scientifically - such as menstrual blood - carry a complex mixture of cells, molecular signals, and dynamic gene expression patterns.

Completing my Internship at FDA India

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I am happy to share that I have successfully completed my Hands-on Practical Training (INTERNSHIP) in “Chemical & Instrumental Methods of Analysis of Drugs” at the Divisional Drugs Testing Laboratory, Food & Drug Administration, Jabalpur.

During this training, I gained practical experience in pharmaceutical analysis, including instrumental techniques like:

UV-Visible Spectroscopy
pH analysis
Titration
Quality testing of drug formulations

Laboratory Insights

Below are some highlights from my time in the lab, working with various analytical instruments and drug formulations:

Exploring the World of Bioinformatics

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Over the past few months, I have been studying the genomic material of the cell in greater depth - the molecules that ultimately influence how biological systems function. Although terms like DNA, RNA, and proteins are familiar to us from school, understanding them more deeply only increases curiosity and raises many new questions while gradually clarifying old doubts.

From Nuclein to CRISPR: A Journey of Genetics

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This page shows the important milestones in the history of genetics and molecular biology, from 1869 to 2020. These discoveries did not happen suddenly. They took more than 150 years of observation, experiments, mistakes, and corrections.

In 1869, Friedrich Miescher discovered a substance called nuclein, which we now know as DNA. Later, Mendel explained inheritance using “factors,” even though genes were not yet known. Walter Sutton connected these factors with chromosomes, and Johannsen gave the term gene. William Bateson later introduced the word genetics.