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Gujarat Confidential: Genome sequencing
November 09, 2025 1:11 am
The Gujarat government, which is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, said in a statement issued on Saturday that it has resolved to celebrate 2025 as the ‘Tribal Pride Year’.
How tailored genetic therapy offers hope for rare disorders
October 22, 2025 9:23 am
Advances in genome editing are transforming the treatment for rare genetic diseases, as seen in the case of seven-month-old KJ. While such precision medicine offers hope, it also raises several concerns. What breakthroughs are driving this transformation and what risks accompany them.
PGI issues tender for next-gen genome-exome sequencing to boost paediatric research
October 02, 2025 7:55 pm
Dr Rakesh Kumar Pilania is the principal investigator of the project, and the sequencing process will include DNA isolation, quality control, library preparation, and advanced bioinformatics analysis.
Scientists use DNA editing to produce fertile mice from two male parents for first time
June 24, 2025 1:50 pm
The new research advances epigenetic programming as a reproductive tool to breed motherless mice without compromising on their health and fertility.
Why the Genome India Project and Gene Editing are important for the UPSC Exam
March 11, 2025 1:05 pm
With 10K genomic data now publicly available, India takes a major leap in genetic research. In today’s 'Knowledge Nugget', learn about the Genome India Project, the process of genome sequencing, and its significance.
India Genome Project: After mapping 10,000 healthy genomes, India targets cancer DNA next
January 12, 2025 10:01 am
Launched in 2020, 10,000 sequences from healthy individuals were collected in the first phase of the project. The second phase seeks to expand the database to one million sequences, including genetic information of people with specific diseases.
Genome data of 10k Indians available for research, PM says milestone
January 10, 2025 3:57 am
Launching the mammoth dataset — 8 petabytes of data stored at the Indian Biological Data Centre — Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday hailed the “milestone” in biotechnology research.
Genome mapping of Chandipura virus: what researchers found
September 05, 2024 11:52 am
The Chandipura virus has not evolved much since the 2003, when India saw its deadliest ever outbreak. Here are 3 key findings of the genome mapping.
How horses galloped into human history: What a new study says
June 11, 2024 12:20 pm
Horse-based mobility allowed people to move quickly over large distances, speeding up communication and trade networks and enabling exchanges and interactions among diverse cultures. Chariots and cavalry reshaped warfare.
10,000 human genomes sequenced in India: Govt
February 28, 2024 7:23 am
This accomplishment has culminated in the creation of a comprehensive genetic map of India, which holds immense potential for clinicians and researchers alike.
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