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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has sequenced the entire genomes of 1008 Indians in six months, under a mission that was aimed at demonstrating capability and scalability of Indian research institutions. This initiative, called IndiGen, was undertaken by two CSIR institutions — Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Delhi and Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad.

In picture, Hon'ble Minister for Science and Technology, Government of India is seen with the IndiGenome Card.

Anyone looking for a free mapping of their entire genome can sign up for the IndiGen initiative, a programme managed by the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and ...

Genome sequencing to help in personalised cancer treatment

Genome sequencing is the process of figuring out the order of DNA nucleotides, or bases, in a genome [genetic material of an organism].

CSIR Develops Genome Sequencing Of Over 1000 Indians

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has done genome sequencing of 1008 Indians.

CSIR conducts genome sequencing of humans to know risk of genetic diseases in future generations

In order to generate data on genetic diseases, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has conducted Whole Genome Sequencing of around 1,008 ...

Deccan Herald

Scientists to take a shot at a rare disease

A rare disease that has killed hundreds and crippled many more in Shivamogga is among genetic mysteries that scientists aim to crack through India's first ...

CSIR Completes Whole Genome Sequencing Of Over 1000 Indians From Across The Country, To Help Biomedical Research In India

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has completed Whole Genome Sequencing of 1,008 Indians from different populations across the country ...

ThePrint

In a first, CSIR scientists map genes of over 1,000 Indians across 55 ethnic groups

New Delhi: In a first, scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have successfully launched India's human genome mapping project ...

Daily Pioneer

Now, India has own genetic database

India can now boast of having its own genetic database which can be used in a number of areas including predictive and preventive medicine with faster and ...

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CSIR conducts whole genome sequencing of over 1000 Indians

25 October 2019. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has conducted Whole Genome Sequencing of 1,008 Indians from different ...

United News of India

Whole Genome Sequencing to help in faster diagnosis of rare genetic diseases: Harsh Vardhan

Uniindia: New Delhi, Oct 25 (UNI) Announcing the IndiGen Genome project, Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday said that ...

Down To Earth Magazine

Genome sequencing data to help in predictive and preventive medicine

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

THE WEEK

Genome sequencing by CSIR to help in precision medicinea person with a specific genetic makeup may not be as responsive to a particular drug as he is to another drug. In the age of personalised medicine, such ...

Whole-genome data to be vital in area of precision medicine: Dr. Harsh VardhanThe outcomes of the IndiGen will have applications in a number of areas including predictive and preventive medicine with a faster and efficient diagnosis of rare ...

5 Dariya News

CSIR conducts Whole Genome Sequencing of over 1,000 Indians for Biomedical ApplicationsThe Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) has conducted Whole Genome Sequencing of 1008 Indians from different populations across the country.

Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research Develops Genome Sequencing Of Over 1,000 Indians

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research has done genome sequencing of 1008 Indians and it can help couples detect if they have any genetic issue ...