No phenotype data details in GenomeIndia’s proposal call
On January 9, 2025, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) called for proposals on ‘Translational research using genomeIndia data’ from scientists
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Telangana had more preventable C-sections among southern States
At 3.1%, Kerala had the lowest number of preventable C-sections, while Telangana had the highest at 8.4%. Preventable C-sections was
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The draft WHO Pandemic Agreement is a landmark deal
After nearly three-and-a-half years and 13 rounds of meetings, member-states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on measures to
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NIV’s unceasing refusal to share vital data before publication
NIV researchers prioritising paper publication over free and immediate access to genome sequence data and other vital information was once
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Explained: How will genetic mapping of Indians help?
In total, 180 million mutations have been found from the individuals sequenced; while 130 million variations are in the non-sex
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Study finds a shift in peak time of maximum rainfall
The peak time of maximum rainfall in the Indo-Gangetic Plain has advanced by two-four hours during 2011-2020, the peak time
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Indigenous TB test can enhance accuracy, speed up testing
The rt-LAMP assay was able to detect TB DNA even when only 10 copy numbers were present per microlitre in
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Genome study: 180 million genetic variants found in 9,772 individuals
The information on genetic variants associated with specific diseases can be utilised for developing low-cost diagnostic kits and for personalised
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FDA uncovers ‘significant’ data falsification by Indian company, rejects all studies
FDA has said that the Mumbai-based Raptim Research has been “responsible for the creation of false in vitro study data”
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U.S. measles cases till March surpasses all of 2024
As of March 20, the total number of cases reported across the U.S. stands at 378, with Texas and New
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Why are TB patients’ data shared for receiving nutrition support?
Violation of patient confidentiality is rampant — social media platforms are awash with photographs of TB patients, including children, receiving
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No mismatch between circulating flu strains and vaccine strains
WHO recommends the influenza strains to be used in the vaccine for the coming flu seasons months in advance based
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Treating chikungunya using HIV/AIDS drug efavirenz
A preliminary study has found that efavirenz — a non-nucleoside inhibitor of HIV virus that is used for treating HIV/AIDS — can be
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