Explained | What is genome sequencing and why does the Genome India Project matter?
The Genome India Project aims to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes, with about 7,000 already completed. This initiative is expected to enhance global research on genetic variants unique to the Indian population. Genome sequencing has various applications, including disease diagnosis and public health monitoring.
- ▪The Genome India Project is approximately two-thirds complete, with 7,000 genomes sequenced.
- ▪3,000 of the sequenced genomes are publicly accessible for research.
- ▪Genome sequencing can help identify genetic disorders and improve disease diagnosis.
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The story so far: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) recently said that the exercise to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database under the Centre-backed Genome India Project is about two-thirds complete. About 7,000 Indian genomes have already been sequenced of which, 3,000 are available for public access by researchers. The proponents of the project say it would enable researchers anywhere in the world to learn about genetic variants unique to the Indian population. Countries including the United Kingdom, China, and the United States have launched similarprogrammes to sequence at least 1,00,000 of their population’s genomes.
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