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Only Under 5% Studies Focus On Low And Middle-Income Countries, WHO Raises Concerns
More than 80 per cent of genomic studies across the world looking into diseases are concentrated in high-income countries, and under five per cent in low and middle-income countries, according to a new global analysis by the WHO.
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Genomics, AI And More: Oncologist Shares Global Breakthroughs In Cancer Treatment 2025
A senior oncologist explains why in India, where the cancer burden continues to rise, these advancements carry heightened importance.
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Indian Scientists Create Protein That Lights Up During Gene Editing, May Aid Cancer Treatment
Scientists from Kolkata-based Bose Institute have created GlowCas9--a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing -- to help boost treatment of genetic diseases and cancer, said the Ministry of Science and T
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"Genome Patrika Matters As Much As Janam Patrika": Doctor Tells Why Premarital Genetic Screening Is A Must
A neurologist explains how there is no proven cure and treatment related to a majority of the genetic disorders, which makes prevention, awareness and early genetic screening all the more crucial.
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Indian Scientists Find Genetic Clues To Tackle Oral Cancer Among Women
A team of Indian scientists has discovered oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients in southern parts of the country.
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Study Reveals Mystery Behind The Ancient "Hanging Coffin"
This research has proven to be an important step in understanding the genes and cultural history of the Bo people and their unique death traditions.
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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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At This IVF Clinic, You Can Design Your "Best Baby" By Selecting Their Genes
Called Nucleus Genomics, it is a New York-based startup making significant waves in the fertility industry
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World's Oldest Woman's DNA Study Reveals Surprising Longevity Factors
Researchers in Spain studied her DNA and found that her genome was surprisingly young.
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Spaceflight Can Speed Up Ageing, New Study Reveals
The microgravity and cosmic radiation caused these cells to work harder, age faster, and even activate normally dormant parts of the genome, affecting immune function.
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CRISPR Explained: How Gene Editing Is Reshaping Medicine
CRISPR is revolutionizing medicine by enabling precise DNA edits, treating genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and pioneering in vivo editing and personalized therapies.
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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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Controversy Erupts As Scientists Start Work To Create Artificial Human DNA
The Synthetic Human Genome Project is being funded by the Wellcome Trust, which has donated Rs 117 crore (10 million pounds).
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Hundreds Of New Giant Viruses Discovered In Global Waters: Study
The study identified 230 new giant viruses and 530 novel functional proteins, shedding light on their interactions with marine microbes and potential biotechnological applications.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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Only Under 5% Studies Focus On Low And Middle-Income Countries, WHO Raises Concerns
More than 80 per cent of genomic studies across the world looking into diseases are concentrated in high-income countries, and under five per cent in low and middle-income countries, according to a new global analysis by the WHO.
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Genomics, AI And More: Oncologist Shares Global Breakthroughs In Cancer Treatment 2025
A senior oncologist explains why in India, where the cancer burden continues to rise, these advancements carry heightened importance.
-
Indian Scientists Create Protein That Lights Up During Gene Editing, May Aid Cancer Treatment
Scientists from Kolkata-based Bose Institute have created GlowCas9--a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing -- to help boost treatment of genetic diseases and cancer, said the Ministry of Science and T
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"Genome Patrika Matters As Much As Janam Patrika": Doctor Tells Why Premarital Genetic Screening Is A Must
A neurologist explains how there is no proven cure and treatment related to a majority of the genetic disorders, which makes prevention, awareness and early genetic screening all the more crucial.
-
Indian Scientists Find Genetic Clues To Tackle Oral Cancer Among Women
A team of Indian scientists has discovered oral cancer-causing driver gene mutations in women patients in southern parts of the country.
-
Study Reveals Mystery Behind The Ancient "Hanging Coffin"
This research has proven to be an important step in understanding the genes and cultural history of the Bo people and their unique death traditions.
-
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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At This IVF Clinic, You Can Design Your "Best Baby" By Selecting Their Genes
Called Nucleus Genomics, it is a New York-based startup making significant waves in the fertility industry
-
World's Oldest Woman's DNA Study Reveals Surprising Longevity Factors
Researchers in Spain studied her DNA and found that her genome was surprisingly young.
-
Spaceflight Can Speed Up Ageing, New Study Reveals
The microgravity and cosmic radiation caused these cells to work harder, age faster, and even activate normally dormant parts of the genome, affecting immune function.
-
CRISPR Explained: How Gene Editing Is Reshaping Medicine
CRISPR is revolutionizing medicine by enabling precise DNA edits, treating genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia and beta-thalassemia, and pioneering in vivo editing and personalized therapies.
-
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.
-
Controversy Erupts As Scientists Start Work To Create Artificial Human DNA
The Synthetic Human Genome Project is being funded by the Wellcome Trust, which has donated Rs 117 crore (10 million pounds).
-
Hundreds Of New Giant Viruses Discovered In Global Waters: Study
The study identified 230 new giant viruses and 530 novel functional proteins, shedding light on their interactions with marine microbes and potential biotechnological applications.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
