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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

The Guardian - UK

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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 Conversation

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

The Hindu

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Norms eased for GM crop research

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

The Hindu

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.

Tribune News Service

Genome editing tech for better crop varieties

PJTSAU-BCIL hold workshop on potential of the technology

The Hindu

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.

Inverse

The dingo's mysterious genetics

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

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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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The Conversation

From wolf to chihuahua: new research reveals where the dingo sits on the evolutionary timeline of dogs

Many people know modern dogs evolved from the grey wolf. But did you know most of the more than 340 modern dog breeds we have today only emerged within the past 200 years?

The Guardian - AU

Scientists find dingoes genetically different from domestic dogs after decoding genome

The canine is an intermediary between wolves and domestic dog breeds, research shows

The Independent UK

Study reveals clues to cancer causes and potential for personalised treatment

Researchers say that for the first time it is possible to detect patterns in the DNA of cancers.

LiveScience

How does CRISPR work?

CRISPR is a versatile tool for editing genomes and has recently been approved as a gene therapy treatment for certain blood disorders.

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