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Scientists explain structure of human endogenous reverse transcriptase
Updated : 1 day, 16 hours ago IST
New Jersey [US], July 1 (ANI): According to a study co-authored by a Rutgers researcher, the crystal structure of a human endogenous reverse transcriptase is comparable to HIV reverse transcriptase, a well-known tractable pharmacological target that will aid in the development of medications
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Do you know sea cucumbers can teach us about self-defence? Study reveals
Updated : 5 days ago IST
Washington [US], June 27 (ANI): According to a new study, researchers with the help of genome mining techniques, found how sea cucumbers can produce defensive chemicals that enable them to fend off foes in the murky depths.
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New computer model helps identify mutations that drive cancer
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Washington [US], June 21 (ANI): Scientists have built a computer model that can rapidly scan the entire genome of cancer cells and identify mutations that occur more frequently than expected, suggesting that they are driving tumour growth.
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Study finds new algorithm that can identify people with Kidney disease ris
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
New York [US], June 19 (ANI): A new algorithm can analyse thousands of mutations across the genome and determine a person's risk of getting chronic kidney disease, according to a recent study.
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INSACOG finds COVID-19's Omicron sub-lineages BA.2, BA.2.38 have caused sp
Updated : 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): India's COVID genome sequencing facility, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Friday has reviewed the genomic surveillance data, where they have found that Omicron sub-lineages majorly BA.2, BA.2.38 and in some parts of the country BA.4
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New algorithm can identify people with kidney disease risk, suggests study
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
New York [US], June 17 (ANI): According to a new study, a new algorithm can analyse thousands of variants across the genome and estimate a person's risk of developing chronic kidney disease.
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Mechanism linking mutations in the 'dark matter' of the genome to cancer:
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
Washington [US], June 14 (ANI): A research study by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute sheds light on that mystery, providing clues that may link mutations to epigenetic changes, and may point to potential drug targets to reduce the risk for people born with certain genetic mutations.
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COVID not over yet, important to be alert: Union Health Minister Mansukh M
Updated : 2 weeks, 5 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 13 (ANI): Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya today said it is 'important to be alert' and follow COVID appropriate behaviour.
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Amid rising COVID cases, top scientist calls for ramping up genome sequenc
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): As India reported its biggest jump in three months on Monday - an increase of 1,730 active COVID cases in a span of 24 hours - the Director of Tata Institute of Genetics and Society (TIGS) Dr Rakesh Mishra called for increasing genome sequencing, despite the
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Mask 'not mandatory', says Maharashtra Health Minister amid surge in COVID
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 4 (ANI): Clarifying the state's stance on the letter sent by the Centre to five states to closely monitor emerging clusters of COVID-19 cases and maintain an adequate number of tests, and send samples from infected individuals for genome sequencing, Maharas
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Centre asks 5 states to monitor clusters of COVID-19 cases, follow five-fo
Updated : 4 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): The Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written a letter to the officials of five states including Kerala, Karanataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu to closely monitor emerging clusters of COVID-19 cases and maintain an adequate number of te
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GV Safety Assessment Platform announces partnership with Envigo for the In
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 30 (ANI/NewsVoir): Genome Valley-based GV Safety Assessment Platform ("GVSAP") offering a suite of preclinical research services, announces a strategic supply partnership with Envigo RMS LLC ("Envigo"), a leading global supplier of research models and assoc
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