‘An individual’s genome carries information shaped over millenia of evolutionary history’

Down To Earth spoke with Aryn P Wilder, co-author of one of 11 research papers providing insights into mammalian evolution

Scientists identify genes that can increase drought resistance in plants

African ‘orphan’ crop varieties to help plants battle high temperatures  

Why it took 20 years to ‘finish’ the human genome — and why there’s still more to do

The newly updated sequence fills in most of the remaining gaps, providing the full 3.055 billion base pairs of our DNA code in its entirety

Indian genome sequences: 32 variations found unique

Results from the extensive computation analysis of 1,029 sequenced genomes from India were published earlier this week

Scientists map black swan genome to better understand immune response

Black swans are highly susceptible to the bird flu virus and the scientists hope to uncover clues to prevent the next pandemic

IMTech Chandigarh to start novel coronavirus genome sequencing

Two other institutes under CSIR already on the job

Genome sequencing data to help in predictive and preventive medicine

Minister Harsh Vardhan claims project will help in cost-effective, precision medicine

Scientists unravel fungus responsible for Sheath Blight disease in rice

Researchers have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness

Genome sequence reveals big cats evolved to kill, eat meat

Mapping of genomes to help wildlife conservation efforts and combat wildlife crime

Genetic mapping of cancer cells raises hope of improved treatment

Researchers say better understanding of how cancers start and evolve can help improve efficiency of targeted treatment of cancers