DNA analysis

Kerala: Wayanad landslide: Kerala govt collects DNA samples, ration card details to identify missing people

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Kerala: Wayanad landslide: Kerala govt collects DNA samples, ration card details to identify missing people

The Kerala government has initiated steps to identify the missing people in the landslide that hit the Mundakkai region of Wayanad district and started collecting the blood samples of survivors and relatives for DNA analysis. While the health department has begun collecting blood samples for DNA analysis, the Civil Supplies Department has started collecting the … Read more

How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

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How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity

Freshwater ecosystems are the lifeblood of the natural world, yet they are facing a silent crisis. A 2022 report by the World Wildlife Fund revealed a staggering 83% decline in global freshwater vertebrate populations since 1970, a rate far exceeding that of any other habitat. The level of degradation to nature is alarming, but ecosystems … Read more