Refer - The Hindu
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KEY POINTS
· Genome sequencing is figuring out the order of DNA nucleotides, or bases, in a genome—the order of As, Cs, Gs, and Ts that make up an organism's DNA.
· Today, DNA sequencing on a large scale,the scale necessary for ambitious projects such as sequencing an entire genome is mostly done by high-tech machines.
· A DNA sequence that has been translated from life's chemical alphabet into our alphabet of written letters.
· In an indigenous genetic mapping effort, nearly 1,000 rural youth from the length and breadth of India will have their genomes sequenced by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
· The project aims at educating a generation of students on the “usefulness” of genomics, educating them about genomics and putting a system in place that allows them to access information revealed by their genome.
· It opens a fresh perspective on the link between disease and the unique genetic make-up of each individual. Diseases — including cystic fibrosis, thalassemia — are known to be the result of a single gene malfunctioning.
· While genes may render some insensitive to certain drugs, genome sequencing has shown that cancer too can be understood from the viewpoint of genetics, rather than being seen as a disease of certain organs.
Illustrations
· Genome sequencing helps to develop the field of pharmacology by understanding the disease structure accurately and contributes to the development of high quality drugs and medicines.
· India has been the largest generic drug supplier to Asia and Africa.
· Genome asia 100k initiative provides sequencing of around 50000 genome of Indians to understand the evolution of humans and associated disease.
Sandeep 6 years
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Melvin 6 years
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