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In 1871, a farmer left five cows on a remote island, 130 years later, scientists studied their DNA and found something that stunned themFive cows left on Amsterdam Island in 1871 became a feral herd of 2,000, a remarkable survival story. A 2024 genetic study revealed their m...- Inside the Brain of a Fish That Changes Sex: The Hidden Survival TrickSome fish in oceans and reefs possess a remarkable ability to change their sex. This adaptation, known as sequential hermaphroditism, helps...
- This discovery in Cannabis DNA will change how you see weed forever; 33 genetic markers explainedResearchers at Université Laval have identified 33 genetic markers influencing cannabinoid production in cannabis. This breakthrough enable...
- IIT Madras Director Kamakoti shares anecdote of sanyasi who was cured after consuming 'Gomutra'; Video goes viralIIT Madras Director V Kamakoti praised the medicinal value of cow urine, mentioning its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and digestive properti...
- India set to launch drought resistant chickpea developed with genomic assisted breeding“We are very excited to see the outputs of collaboration of ICAR, UAS-R and ICRISAT in the form of improved varieties,” said Dr Peter Carbe...
- Wheat genome unravelled: can help in dealing with climate changeNew Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS/Mongabay) It took the best scientific minds from 20 nations, including India, to scale what is considered as the "M...
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University to sequence crop and microbial genomesThrough this MoU, GLS aims to contribute its expertise in NGS and bioinformatics by working with TNAU in collaborative research and skill d...
- China to build world's largest animal cloning centreThe main building of the center is already under construction and due to be completed by June next year, state-run Xinhua news agency repor...
- Innovation in mind, startups pave way for PhD holdersA new breed of super-specialised professionals previously not accommodated by traditional industries are entering the wider job market, tha...
- Climate change turning male dragon lizards into femalesScientists have confirmed for the first time that sex change in reptiles can occur naturally due to exposure to increased temperatures
- Climate change turning male dragon lizards into femalesScientists have confirmed for the first time that sex change in reptiles can occur naturally due to exposure to increased temperatures resu...
- DuPont inaugurates new crop research center in HyderabadThe centre is spread across an area of more than 100 acres, the construction of MCRC began in May 2012 & it can accommodate up to 120 resea...
- Shivaji University researchers discover 4 plant species in Western GhatsThe researchers said new species are separated from their nearest ancestor by a million years of evolutionary process.
- Long delayed, wild buffalo conservation plan to be expeditedThe conservation plan with a goal to establish 200 genetically acceptable wild buffaloes in Central India will be finalized in a month by t...
- Kasaragod dwarf cattle may get native animal statusMoves are afoot to get the Kasaragod dwarf cattle included in the list of native cattle breed of Kerala by the National Bureau of Animal Ge...
- BGI and ICRISAT signs agreement on applied genomics researchThe MoU was signed by Dr William D. Dar, Director General of ICRISAT and Dr Gengyun Zhang, Vice President of BGI.
- Gene variation ups vitamin A source by 18-fold in maizeA team of scientists has discovered rare variations of a maize gene (crtRB1) that can lead to an 18-fold increase in beta-carotene content ...
- Shortage of experts to hit wheat outputAcute shortage of agri-scientists specialising in wheat breeding may dampen the country’s agricultural growth amid growing threat of climat...
- PAU to develop heat-resistant wheatPunjab Agricultural University (PAU) is in the process of developing a new wheat variety which will have tolerance to high temperature amid...
- Centre to promote genetic engg instituteThere are around 300 institutions in the public and private sector working on genetic engineering research programmes relevant to important...
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