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Understanding of Earth's flowering plants blossoms in genome study

New research based on genome data for 9,506 species, as well as an examination of 200 fossils, provides the deepest understanding to date of the evolutionary history of flowering plants, called angiosperms

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2024

World DNA Day 2024: A spotlight on the big ways DNA is changing your world

DNA is one of nature’s greatest marvels - a tiny molecule that continues to surprise the complex world it has helped architect. The human genome has a staggering 20,000-25,000 genes and each one has a story to tell - we have only just begun to scratch the surface.

The Times of India · Apr 24, 2024

The ‘genomic accordion’ mpox viruses use to evolve, infect humans

In an April 18 study, scientists reported that a section of the mpox genome believed to be ‘less important’ is responsible for giving the virus a peculiar evolutionary ability called a ‘genomic accordion’.

The Hindu · Apr 22, 2024

Sugarcane's genetics more complex than humans: research

Research has found sugarcane genomes are three times the size of human's and far more complex with hopes the finding will improve crop breeding.

AAP · Mar 28, 2024

Why it matters that scientists modified a ‘sexual’ fruit fly to be asexual

Decades of research on fruit flies led to a groundbreaking discovery of parthenogenetic asexual reproduction in Drosophila species.

The Hindu · Mar 11, 2024

Scientists genetically modify ‘sexual’ fruit fly to reproduce asexually

Breakthrough research engineered asexual reproduction in fruit flies by manipulating specific genes, revealing profound biological consequences.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

'All of Us' research project diversifies the storehouse of genetic knowledge

The National Institutes of Health initiative that aims to make human genome research more inclusive reports its first results. Some 275 million new genetic variations have been identified.

WEKU · Mar 7, 2024

Decoding the script: On the Genome India Project and its sequencing 10,000 Indian genomes

The findings of the Genome India Project should involve collaborations with scientists, technology companies, ethicists and social scientists to push forward India’s understanding of itself

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

Terminus Group to develop 2 million sq ft curated life sciences infrastructure in Genome Valley

Terminus Group to develop 2 million sq ft curated life sciences infrastructure in Genome Valley

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024

Newfound ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form

Discover the boundary between living and non-living with viruses, viroids, and the newly found obelisks in microbiology.

The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024