DNA sequencing

Indian scientists unravel genetic secrets behind lumpy skin disease outbreak | India News

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BENGALURU: In a breakthrough, a multi-institutional team of Indian scientists has unveiled critical insights into the evolution and origins of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) strains fueling the outbreak.“In May 2022, cattle across India began dying of a mysterious illness. Since then, about 1 lakh cattle heads have been lost to a devastating outbreak … Read more

A first of its kind Vulture diet study reveals conservation needs in India

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BENGALURU: A study led by Bengaluru scientists — a first-of-its-kind in the Indian subcontinent — conducted across several Indian states has shed light on the dietary habits of threatened vulture species, providing crucial insights for their conservation efforts.The research, published in the journal Biological Conservation, employed a novel metabarcoding technique (plant and animal identification based … Read more