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Is Hantavirus Mutating To Become More Contagious? US Experts Say No
European and US health experts say the hantavirus linked to the deadly MV Hondius cruise outbreak shows no evidence of mutating to become more contagious. Officials continue monitoring passengers worldwide as investigations into transmission continue
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Precision Pregnancy: How New Gene Tests Are Saving Mothers And Babies
Pregnancy care is now being transformed from its traditional, observational monitoring approach into a proactive, precision-led process, thanks to antenatal genomics.
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"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
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Is Early Detection Of Rare Diseases Hidden In Your Genes?
In many countries, newborn screening programmes test babies for certain inherited conditions shortly after birth.
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Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
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Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
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DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target For Hackers, Warns Study
Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
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AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
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"Milestone In Biotechnology": PM Modi Unveils Genome Sequencing Data Of 10,000 Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research.
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Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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10,000 Genomes Of Indian Population Sequenced: Centre
Scientists on Tuesday announced that they have sequenced genomes of 10,000 Indians from diverse communities to create a database that could lead to gene-based remedies.
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Delhi Minister Orders Genome Sequencing For All Covid Cases To Detect JN.1 Variant
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today said he has reiterated directions for carrying out genome sequencing of positive cases so that cases of JN.1 variant can be confirmed.
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Is Hantavirus Mutating To Become More Contagious? US Experts Say No
European and US health experts say the hantavirus linked to the deadly MV Hondius cruise outbreak shows no evidence of mutating to become more contagious. Officials continue monitoring passengers worldwide as investigations into transmission continue
-
Precision Pregnancy: How New Gene Tests Are Saving Mothers And Babies
Pregnancy care is now being transformed from its traditional, observational monitoring approach into a proactive, precision-led process, thanks to antenatal genomics.
-
"More Cases May Appear Soon, But Public Health Risk Low": WHO Chief On Hantavirus Outbreak
The outbreak occurred on the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius, which had travelled from Argentina towards Cabo Verde across the Atlantic.
-
Is Early Detection Of Rare Diseases Hidden In Your Genes?
In many countries, newborn screening programmes test babies for certain inherited conditions shortly after birth.
-
Controversy Erupts As US Startup Offers Opportunity To 'Genetically Optimise' Future Babies
A US fertility startup offers embryo screening to predict a baby's height and intelligence for $8999, sparking ethical controversy.
-
Ancient DNA Shows Genetic Link Between Egypt And Mesopotamia
Ancient DNA has revealed a genetic link between the cultures of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. This finding is significant as it gives evidence of an insight hinted in earlier works.
-
DNA Sequencing May Become Prime Target For Hackers, Warns Study
Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
-
AI-Powered Evo-2 Model Generates DNA, Advances Genome Research
Evo-2, an AI model developed by the Arc Institute, Stanford University, and NVIDIA, has been trained on 128,000 genomes, enabling it to generate DNA sequences and predict mutations. It analyses both coding and non-coding DNA, helping researchers understand gene functions and diseases. The model has already demonstrated capabilities in designing CRI...
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"Milestone In Biotechnology": PM Modi Unveils Genome Sequencing Data Of 10,000 Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released the genome sequencing data of 10,000 Indian nationals and said it will be a milestone in the field of biotechnology research.
-
Study Reveals Genetic and Linguistic Roots of Indo-European Populations
A comprehensive study involving 91 researchers provides significant insights into the genetic and linguistic origins of Indo-European populations. It identifies two main migrations during the Bronze Age, with steppe ancestry spreading across Europe. The research also links specific populations like the Spanish, French, and Italian to Bell Beaker an...
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Genetic Analysis Reveals Family Sacrifices in 1,500-Year-Old Moche Tomb in Peru
A genetic study of a 1,500-year-old Moche tomb in Peru has revealed a unique sacrificial ritual involving family members. Two teenagers, one a boy sacrificed to his father and a girl to her aunt, were found buried alongside high-status individuals in a tomb at the Huaca Cao Viejo temple. This discovery, reported in PNAS, challenges previous assumpt...
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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10,000 Genomes Of Indian Population Sequenced: Centre
Scientists on Tuesday announced that they have sequenced genomes of 10,000 Indians from diverse communities to create a database that could lead to gene-based remedies.
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Delhi Minister Orders Genome Sequencing For All Covid Cases To Detect JN.1 Variant
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today said he has reiterated directions for carrying out genome sequencing of positive cases so that cases of JN.1 variant can be confirmed.
