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Syllabus: GS-3: Biotechnology , Scientific Innovations & Discoveries Focus: In 2024, two research teams from Italy and the USA reported exceptional cases of females possessing the SRY gene, typically responsible for male development. These rare findings challenge traditional concepts of sex determination and highlight the genetic complexities behind male and female biological development. Defining the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A new study reveals that the Nicobarese ancestors migrated to the Nicobar Islands about 5,000 years ago, correcting the earlier belief of migration over 11,000 years ago, based on advanced genetic analysis techniques. Key Findings of the Study: Scientists initially believed the Austroasiatic ancestors of the Nicobarese arrived over 11,000 years …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 2: Science and technology – Development and its application in everyday live. Life Science Why in the News? Wave Life Sciences, a U.S.-based biotech firm, recently became the first company to clinically treat a genetic disorder by editing RNA, highlighting the potential of RNA editing over DNA-based therapies. Overview of RNA Editing Non-permanent …
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