Genome Sequencing

Why is it in the news?
  • The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has conducted Whole Genome Sequencing of 1,008 Indians from different populations across the country.
More in the news
  • IndiGen Genome project:
(1) The programme is a culmination of a six-month project by the CSIR in which 1,000 Indians had their genomes scanned in detail.
(2) The genomes were chosen from across the land to represent the width of genetic variability.
  • Aim:
(1) To test if it’s possible to rapidly and reliably scan several genomes and advise people on health risks that are manifest in their gene.
(2) To understand the variation and frequency of certain genes that are known to be linked to disease.
Source
The Hindu.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 26th Oct 2019
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