Genetics
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Genetic risks of marriages among cousins in Pakistan call for pragmatic answers
Marrying a first cousin or within the same caste is common. But blaming individuals ignores the complicated nuances of a socio-cultural norm.
Wara Irfan, Dawn.com
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A global project aims to sequence the genome of all complex life on Earth
Comparing closely and distantly related species will provide tremendous power to discover what genes do and how they are regulated.
Jenny Graves, The Conversation
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Can editing the DNA of human embryos protect us from future pandemics?
The world is not ready for the technology today. But it will eventually come to feature in humanity for disease prevention.
Yusef Paolo Rabiah, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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In Amit Shah’s Gandhinagar, three Lok Sabha candidates allege they faced pressure to withdraw
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Ex-Karnataka minister HD Revanna arrested for abduction related to rape case
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‘Exhuma’ review: A grave holds secrets to a troubled Korean past
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Why we should be wary of epigenetics, the science that reveals our ‘true’ age
Given its tremendous potential, we must examine issues related to privacy and basic human rights.
Charles Dupras, The Conversation, Martine Lappé, The Conversation & Michael S Kobor, The Conversation
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Two new genetic studies upheld Indo-Aryan migration. So why did Indian media report the opposite?
Science is proving India's incredible diversity. But this clashes directly with Hindutva’s racially nativist understanding of the subcontinent.
Shoaib Daniyal
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From the Aryan migration to caste, two books offer fascinating insights into India’s ancient past
David Reich and Tony Joseph both delve into the controversies around ancient DNA and what it tells Indians about their ancestry.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
Video
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Do Rakhigarhi DNA findings debunk the Aryan invasion theory or give it more credence?
A confusing news report draws conclusions that seem to contradict the findings of the study on the Indus Valley Civilisation.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Video: Who are Indians’ ancestors? A new study on Aryan migration provides some answers
The 92 scientists who have authored the study say that the Indus Valley civilisation is key to all South Asian populations.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Aryan migration: Everything you need to know about the new study on Indian genetics
The study says some sort of migration did indeed take place into India and that the Indus Valley civilisation is key to all South Asian populations.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry