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Surge in COVID-19 cases: States asked to submit more samples for genome sequencing

BA.2 and its sub-lineages account for over 85% of the COVID cases in India, with BA.2.38 being found in around 33% of the samples

The Hindu

A single gene could stump a deadly parasitic infection

New research illuminates how the African sleeping sickness parasite changes form — and how we can speed up its life cycle.

Inverse

Netflix-style algorithm could help guide cancer treatments, study suggests

It is hoped that one day doctors will be able to look at a patient’s fully sequenced tumour and offer more personalised cancer treatment.

The Independent UK

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Focus on vaccinating school-going children, dispensing precautionary dose to elderly: Health Minister

Warns Covid is not over yet, urges States to continue surveillance and genome sequencing.

The Hindu

'Jurassic World' scientists still haven't learned that just because you can doesn't mean you should – real-world genetic engineers can learn from the cautionary tale

“Jurassic World: Dominion” is hyperbolic Hollywood entertainment at its best, with an action-packed storyline that refuses to let reality get in the way of a good story. Yet just like its predecessors, it offers an underlying cautionary tale of technological hubris that’s very real.

The Conversation

Surging cases in Bengaluru concerning, says Karnataka COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee

TAC took note of the Centre’s letter dated June 3 to some States including Karnataka where cases are on the rise

The Hindu

Monkeypox virus mutates at a higher rate

The mutation pattern does not conclusively prove sustained human-to-human transmission

The Hindu

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Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

Researchers say the findings could be the “start of a revolution” for healthcare.

The Independent UK

Rodent breeding, preclinical testing facility to be set up

GVSAP to invest $5 m for the unit in Genome Valley

The Hindu

Mistake of ignoring monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria

There are no clear answers to how humans are infected as the host animal has not been identified

The Hindu

Naidu recalls his efforts in developing Genome Valley

‘It has come to the rescue of the country during the pandemic’

The Hindu

First human genome from Pompeii sequenced

The remains belonged to a man who was aged between 35 and 40 years at the time of the eruption that wiped out Pompeii.

The Independent UK

Ancient Roman man lived in agony before Vesuvius eruption killed him — DNA analysis

The first genome sequencing study of an individual found in the ruins of Pompeii yields fresh genetic insights into the fabric of ancient Roman society.

Inverse

Pompeii victim’s genome successfully sequenced for first time

Scientists say man shares similarities with modern Italians and others who lived in region during Roman empire

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The Conversation

Genetic mutations can be benign or cancerous – a new method to differentiate between them could lead to better treatments

Most of the roughly 40 trillion cells of your body have nearly identical copies of your genome – the DNA inherited from your parents, containing instructions for everything from converting food to energy to fighting off infections. Healthy cells become cancerous through harmful mutations in the genome. If a cell’s…

The Hindu

CIBA decodes whole genome of grey mullet fish

The scientists achieved a very high-quality genome assembly containing 27,269 protein-coding genes

The Hindu

Researchers share draft genome sequences of monkeypox virus

The draft genome indicates that the virus circulating outside Africa belongs to the West African clade

The Hindu

COVID-19 | Tamil Nadu reports first case of Omicron BA.4 variant

The 19-year-old girl from Navalur, Chengalpattu, is the first detected case of the BA.4 variant in Tamil Nadu, and the second in India

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The Hindu

Norms eased for GM crop research

The guidelines circumvent challenges of using foreign genes to change crops profile

Tribune News Service

From one death, thousands of precious cells help scientists build a universal reference library

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Moments after being taken off life support, an anonymous Bay Area woman gave the most abundant of gifts: 17 different tissues and organs.

The Hindu

Genome editing tech for better crop varieties

PJTSAU-BCIL hold workshop on potential of the technology

Inverse

Are dingoes dogs or wolves? Surprise, they’re neither

Dingoes are thought to represent a unique event within canine evolution, diverging between the modern dog and domesticated canines.

Salon

The dingo's mysterious genetics

Scientists know humans domesticated dogs during the Neolithic, but didn't know where dingoes fit in — till now

The Hindu

Govt. committed to promote healthcare, life sciences: KTR

Swiss pharma firm opens manufacturing and R&D facility at Genome Valley near Hyderabad

The Hindu

Delhi reports first case of Omicron’s BA.2.12 strain

Govt. should strengthen genome sequencing, masks do not help: Experts

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