• UGI USER
  • Apr 01, 2024
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GENETIC PROFILING OF CAPTIVE JUMBOS OF KERALA TO BEGIN SOON

Why in the news?

Genetic profiling of Kerala’s captive elephants begins to aid conservation efforts,   coinciding with temple festival season.

source:slideserve

Highlights of the Initiative:

  • Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to conduct genetic profiling of Kerala’s 400 captive elephants.
  • Aim is to add elephant details to a national database for conservation purposes.
  • Kerala Forest Department provided forensic kits for sample collection.
About Wildlife Institute of India:

●  Autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

●  Established in 1982.

●  Located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

●  Provides training programs, academic courses, and advisory services in wildlife research and management.

What is Genetic testing or profiling ?

●  Genetic testing or profiling involves analysing an individual’s DNA for medical purposes.

●  It identifies genetic variations associated with diseases, traits, or conditions.

●  Used for diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment planning, and personalised healthcare.