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14May 2025

Gene Editing: Promise, Peril and Ethical Crossroads Ahead

Gene Editing: Promise, Peril and Ethical Crossroads Ahead Syllabus: GS-3: Biotchnology Focus: Recent breakthroughs like CRISPR-Cas9 therapies for sickle cell anaemia in the US and UK mark a major leap in gene-editing technology. While these developments showcase therapeutic promise, they simultaneously reignite ethical concerns, especially regarding designer babies, genetic inequality, and the governance vacuum in …

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14Apr 2025

Genome India Project Maps Genetic Diversity for Health

Why in the News? The Genome India Project has completed mapping the genetic diversity of 10,000 individuals across 83 groups. It aims to advance personalized medicine, track disease patterns, and provide insights into India’s population evolution. Applications in Health and Medicine Personalized Medicine: The genome database can help identify genetic predispositions to diseases and develop …

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25Mar 2025

DNA Polymorphisms and Fingerprinting: Key to Identification

Why in the News? DNA fingerprinting, based on polymorphisms and STR analysis, is crucial for forensic investigations, ancestry tracing, and disaster victim identification. Recent advancements have enabled DNA extraction from 65,000-year-old remains, offering insights into ancient human genetics and forensic science. How DNA Fingerprinting Works DNA fingerprinting is a technique that identifies individuals using their …

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