‘India largest genetic lab in the world’ — what completion of India genome Project means
Completion of genome India Project was announced at 38th Foundation day celebrations of Dept of Biotechnology. Initiative to conduct sequencing of 10,000 genomes was launched in 2020. Key Points
ThePrintThe human genome: The most important map ever produced
The first human genome sequence was published twenty years ago. It changed science forever and helped understand evolutionary history. Where do we go from here? | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesThe mystery of the human genome's dark matter
Twenty years ago, an enormous scientific effort revealed that the human genome contains 20,000 protein-coding genes, but they account for just 2% of our DNA. The rest of was written off as junk – but we are now realising it has a crucial role to play. Key Points
BBCBeethoven’s DNA reveals clues about his health, death and infidelity in family
Researchers have used five matching locks of hair from celebrated composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to sequence his genome for the first time. In the process, they have discovered clues about his health, death and even the possibility of an extramarital child in his parental lineage. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBeethoven’s DNA reveals clues about his health, death and infidelity in his family
Researchers have used five matching locks of hair from celebrated composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to sequence his genome for the first time. In the process, they have discovered clues about his health, death and even the possibility of an extramarital child in his parental lineage. Key Points
The Indian Express
Beethoven’s genome sequencing reveals clues about his health, death and infidelity in his family
Researchers have used five matching locks of hair from celebrated composer Ludwig Van Beethoven to sequence his genome for the first time. In the process, they have discovered clues about his health, death and even the possibility of an extramarital child in his parental lineage. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSend all Covid positive samples for genome sequencing: Centre tells states
The directive comes in a week when the outbreak of JN.1 variant in some states triggered concern that it could spark wider outbreaks. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesSurge in COVID cases prompts increased testing; samples sent for genome sequence
Kerala has reported the highest number of COVID cases with JN.1 - a new variant emerging. | Health Key Points
Hindustan Times'Report symptoms, increase testing': Govt advisory amid Covid spike, new JN.1 variant
In view of an upsurge in the Covid-19 cases and the new JN.1 variant, which has been detected in India, the Centre has asked the states to increase the number of RT-PCR tests and send the positive samples for genome sequencing. Key Points
mintBrain disorders and human cognition: An insight
Human intellect is a distinguishing aspect of human evolution that distinguishes humans from other apes. Despite the fact that there have been over 100 million mutations since the human-chimp split, only a small percentage of these have been shown to be relevant. | Health Key Points
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