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Ultra rare night parrot gives up secrets for survival

One of Australia's rarest birds has given up its genetic secrets and it could boost the elusive creature's chances of evading extinction.

AAP · Feb 14, 2024

Male infertility on the rise, say doctors in Hyderabad

Genome Foundation addresses rising infertility rates, highlighting lifestyle factors and offering solutions for couples.

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Chernobyl wolves may have developed cancer-resistent abilities, study suggests

Scientists identified specific regions of the wolf genome that seem resilient to increased cancer risk

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2024

Parts of human DNA remained unchanged for over 65 million years: scientists

Scientists discover that hundreds of thousands of DNA sequences have remained unchanged in primates for over 65 million years, potentially playing a role in human health and disease.

The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024

Listen to your gut – it may be telling you something about your heart | Explained

The human microbiome, consisting of trillions of microorganisms, plays a crucial role in regulating health and diseases. Genomic studies reveal its impact on various aspects of well-being, including on heart health, colorectal cancer, and the colour of urine.

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

Whole-genome sequencing data ‘can transform cancer care with tailored therapy’

Combining clinical and genomic data creates a key resource for clinicians to better predict outcomes and tailor cancer treatments, researchers say.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Some believe the 1889 Russian flu pandemic was actually caused by a coronavirus – here's why that's unlikely

COVID-19 was the first coronavirus pandemic. The original Sars virus from 2003 and the Mers virus that created a health emergency in South Korea in 2015 were both coronaviruses, but fortunately failed to turn into pandemics in the way that COVID did.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2024

You had your genome sequenced and found something – now what? | Explained

On November 9 this year, researchers in Iceland published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine by researchers in which they reported trying to address whether these incidental findings could be associated with the lifespan of an individual! Researchers pored through more than 57,000 whole genome sequences obtained…

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

Indian Immunologicals begins construction of Rs.700 cr veterinary vaccine facility in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley

IIL starts construction of Rs.700 crore veterinary vaccine manufacturing facility in Hyderabad's Genome Valley, which is expected to create 750 direct and indirect jobs.

The Hindu · Dec 28, 2023

Staying alert: On the rapidly increasing spread of the JN.1 variant

There should be sustained focus on genome sequencing for novel variants and India should refrain from shaming States that report more cases or novel variants

The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023