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Scientists identify more than 12,000 spots in the human genome associated with height

A study shows evidence for over 12,000 spots in the human genome that code for variations associated with height, including saturation for European ancestry.

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New NHS genetic testing service ‘could save thousands of children’ in England

Rapid analysis of patients’ entire genome will allow treatment to begin much faster

The Guardian - UK

Baby’s life saved by rapid testing service now rolled out across England by NHS

The NHS in England has announced the rollout of the ‘revolutionary’ scheme.

The Independent UK

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Indian Immunologicals to set up ₹700 crore plant in Hyderabad’s Genome Valley

A veterinary vaccine facility, it will grow Genome Valley’s presence, make jabs for FMD, other emerging diseases, create jobs for 750 people

The Hindu

Our *Homo sapiens* ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we – meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens – were only one of several types of humans (or hominins)…

The Conversation

Health: Researchers Discover New Cancer Treatments In 'Dark Matter' Of Human Genome

Researchers have developed a screening method to discover new drug targets for cancer treatment in the so-called 'Dark Matter' of the genome. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Scientist wins Nobel Prize for work that revealed the first Neanderthal-human relationship

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine went to Svante Pääbo for his work in decoding the Neanderthal genome.

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Nobel prize: Svante Pääbo's ancient DNA discoveries offer clues as to what makes us human

The Nobel prize in physiology or medicine for 2022 has been awarded to Svante Pääbo from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany, “for his discoveries concerning the genomes of extinct hominins and human evolution”.

The Conversation

Explained | 2022 Nobel Prize winner Svante Pääbo’s research on human evolution

Dr. Svante Pääbo had published the first Neanderthal genome sequence in 2010.

The Hindu

Swedish gene specialist gets Nobel season started with medicine prize

Swedish genetic historian Svante Paabo, who sequenced the genome of the Neanderthal and discovered Denisova, a previously unknown precursor of Homo sapiens, on Monday won the Nobel Medicine Prize, the first of this year's awards from the Swedish Academy.

Radio France Internationale

Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Swedish scientist for discovering genome of extinct human ancestors

Dr Svante Pääbo is also behind discovery of a previously unknown extinct hominin species

The Independent UK

Medicine Nobel goes to Swedish scientist Svante Pääbo for sequencing Neanderthal genome

The Nobel Prizes for 2022 kickstarted with the Physiology or Medicine Nobel announcement

The Hindu

DNA sequencing is getting cheaper as competition in the industry heats up

Sequencing behemoth Illumina unveiled a new line of instruments today.

Axios

The evolution of lumpy skin disease virus

In 2016, LSD was reported from Russia and South-East European nations. In the Indian subcontinent, it was initially observed in Bangladesh in 2019, followed by China, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Hong Kong and Myanmar

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Lumpy skin disease virus different from 2019 version

Finding raises questions about efficacy of the new vaccine

The Hindu

German firm DFE Pharma’s CoE opened in Genome Valley

‘Capabilities offered through this centre can reduce the time to launch a product’

The Conversation

Uncovering the genetic basis of mental illness requires data and tools that aren't just based on white people – this international team is collecting DNA samples around the globe

Mental illness is a growing public health problem. In 2019, an estimated 1 in 8 people around the world were affected by mental disorders like depression, schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. While scientists have long known that many of these disorders run in families, their genetic basis isn’t entirely clear. One…

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Role of genetic testing in ARTs highlighted

Specialised techniques discussed at workshop conducted by Genome Foundation

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Scientists release world-first DNA map of an endangered Australian mouse, and it will help to save it

The native Australian rodent Pseudomys fumeus, named smoky mouse for its colour, was already fighting off extinction when the 2019–20 bushfire season hit.

Benzinga

Jimi Devine's Dream Job: How This Guy Became A Hashish Judge And Cannabis Reviewer

Via El Planteo - Original publication: September 8, 2021.

The Guardian - UK

UK fertility watchdog considers laws for gene editing and lab-grown eggs

Exclusive: HFEA discussing how to ‘future-proof’ legislation to keep pace with scientific advances

The Hindu

Scratching the ‘itch’ behind pain management

UK-based geneticist delivers talk at Genome Foundation’s webinar

Chicago Sun-Times

Fish genomes, Ecuador to DePaul University, via a collaboration of a biologist & computer scientist

DePaul professors Windsor Aguirre and Thiru Ramaraj are collaborating on fish genomes.

The Hindu

What is the largest known bacteria-to-animal transfer of gene?

A fruit fly genome is not just made up of fruit fly DNA — at least for one fruit fly species. New re

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Why strengthening genomic surveillance is an imperative

A recent study revealed that the rate of genetic changes in the monkeypox virus was higher than expected

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