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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
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10,000 Genomes Of Indian Population Sequenced: Centre
Scientists on Tuesday announced that they have sequenced genomes of 10,000 Indians from diverse communities to create a database that could lead to gene-based remedies.
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Delhi Minister Orders Genome Sequencing For All Covid Cases To Detect JN.1 Variant
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today said he has reiterated directions for carrying out genome sequencing of positive cases so that cases of JN.1 variant can be confirmed.
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Centre's Big Meet As Newer Variants Of Coronavirus Detected Globally
Amid detection of newer variants of coronavirus globally, the Centre on Monday held a high-level meeting and asked states to ramp up whole genome sequencing of positive samples and keep close watch on the global variants.
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Genome Sequencing Of 20 Dengue +ve Samples Done In Delhi, 19 Found Severe
Genome sequencing of 20 dengue-positive samples in Delhi has showed that 19 of these had severe strain type-2, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Friday.
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Covid "Incidental" In 3 Deaths, Most Cases Of Fast-Spreading But Mild Variant
Mr Kejriwal said the government has been testing sewage to pre-empt a possible return of the virus. All the cases are also being sent for genome sequencing to timely identify new variants if any, he said.
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Centre Reviews States' Covid Preparedness At High-Level Meet As Cases Surge
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan who chaired the high-level meeting stressed on ramping up testing with a higher proportion of RT-PCR, and whole genome sequencing of positive samples.
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PM Advises Precaution, Increasing Genome Sequencing As Covid Cases Rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for lab surveillance, genome testing and testing of all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness cases today as the country witnessed an uptick in Covid-19 and influenza.
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5 Cases Of Covid Variant Behind Rise In US Cases Found In India
Five cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, responsible for the rise in cases in the US, have been found in India, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
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PM Urges Wearing Masks, Focus On Genome Sequencing, Increased Testing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- after a review meeting on Covid today amid the surge in China -- did not make masks mandatory, but advised their usage.
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"Have To Be Alert": UP Chief Minister Strategizes With Officials For Covid
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state at a high-level meeting with officials, and directed them to monitor the new coronavirus variant, ramp up testing and conduct genome sequencing of fresh cases.
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Ensure Genome Sequencing Of Covid Samples: Arvind Kejriwal's Direction To Officials
Delhi government is keeping a watch on the COVID-19 situation and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the health department to ensure genome sequencing of samples and take other steps needed to meet any eventuality.
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Mumbai Reports 8 New Covid Cases, Focus On Genome Sequencing Of Samples
Mumbai on Wednesday logged eight new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally to 11,55,064, while no fresh death linked to the infection was recorded, the civic body said, as officials shifted to focus on genome sequencing of samples.
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Arunachal Asks Districts To Send Covid Samples For Genome Sequencing
As several countries are witnessing a sudden spurt of COVID-19 cases, the Arunachal Pradesh government has directed district health authorities to ensure genome sequencing of samples that are found coronavirus-positive, an official said here today.
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Scientists Unravel Rose Genetics: How Eastern and Western Species Created Modern Varieties
A recent study uncovers the genetic origins of modern roses, showing how Eastern and Western species combined to create the roses we know today. Led by Professor Zhangjun Fei at the Boyce Thompson Institute, researchers mapped the genome of the modern rose variety ‘Samantha®’ and sequenced 233 other rose varieties. The study sheds light on bre...
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World's Most Popular Coffee Originated In This Region 6,00,000 Years Ago - Study Reveals
Researchers sequenced the genome of coffee plants to trace the origins of Arabica beans, said to be the world's most popular coffee type.
-
10,000 Genomes Of Indian Population Sequenced: Centre
Scientists on Tuesday announced that they have sequenced genomes of 10,000 Indians from diverse communities to create a database that could lead to gene-based remedies.
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Delhi Minister Orders Genome Sequencing For All Covid Cases To Detect JN.1 Variant
Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj today said he has reiterated directions for carrying out genome sequencing of positive cases so that cases of JN.1 variant can be confirmed.
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Centre's Big Meet As Newer Variants Of Coronavirus Detected Globally
Amid detection of newer variants of coronavirus globally, the Centre on Monday held a high-level meeting and asked states to ramp up whole genome sequencing of positive samples and keep close watch on the global variants.
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Genome Sequencing Of 20 Dengue +ve Samples Done In Delhi, 19 Found Severe
Genome sequencing of 20 dengue-positive samples in Delhi has showed that 19 of these had severe strain type-2, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said on Friday.
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Covid "Incidental" In 3 Deaths, Most Cases Of Fast-Spreading But Mild Variant
Mr Kejriwal said the government has been testing sewage to pre-empt a possible return of the virus. All the cases are also being sent for genome sequencing to timely identify new variants if any, he said.
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Centre Reviews States' Covid Preparedness At High-Level Meet As Cases Surge
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan who chaired the high-level meeting stressed on ramping up testing with a higher proportion of RT-PCR, and whole genome sequencing of positive samples.
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PM Advises Precaution, Increasing Genome Sequencing As Covid Cases Rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need for lab surveillance, genome testing and testing of all Severe Acute Respiratory Illness cases today as the country witnessed an uptick in Covid-19 and influenza.
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5 Cases Of Covid Variant Behind Rise In US Cases Found In India
Five cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, responsible for the rise in cases in the US, have been found in India, according to data from the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG).
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PM Urges Wearing Masks, Focus On Genome Sequencing, Increased Testing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- after a review meeting on Covid today amid the surge in China -- did not make masks mandatory, but advised their usage.
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"Have To Be Alert": UP Chief Minister Strategizes With Officials For Covid
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the state at a high-level meeting with officials, and directed them to monitor the new coronavirus variant, ramp up testing and conduct genome sequencing of fresh cases.
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Ensure Genome Sequencing Of Covid Samples: Arvind Kejriwal's Direction To Officials
Delhi government is keeping a watch on the COVID-19 situation and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has directed the health department to ensure genome sequencing of samples and take other steps needed to meet any eventuality.
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Mumbai Reports 8 New Covid Cases, Focus On Genome Sequencing Of Samples
Mumbai on Wednesday logged eight new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally to 11,55,064, while no fresh death linked to the infection was recorded, the civic body said, as officials shifted to focus on genome sequencing of samples.
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Arunachal Asks Districts To Send Covid Samples For Genome Sequencing
As several countries are witnessing a sudden spurt of COVID-19 cases, the Arunachal Pradesh government has directed district health authorities to ensure genome sequencing of samples that are found coronavirus-positive, an official said here today.
