Tag: Biotechnology
Genome India Project
The Genome India Project, the most extensive effort to sequence 10,000 genomes of the Indian population, has been completed, as announced by the Department of Biotechnology.
Chimeras of Nature
In a recent landmark study, scientists reported the successful generation of a live chimera in non-human primates.
Genetically Modified Insects and India
Context: Article on the Hindu – Trouble with India’s guidelines on genetically modified insects Bioeconomy in India: GE Regulation in…
Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11)
India’s first genetically modified mustard crop Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) has failed to meet the minimum weight criteria required for the commercial release as seed.
Lab-grown Human Embryo
Scientists have grown an entity that closely resembles an early human embryo, without using sperm, eggs or a womb.
Stem Cell Therapy
The Delhi High Court permitted two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to undergo stem cell therapy for treatment of their condition.
Metagenomics
Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance nowadays.