Decoded chickpea gene could help multiply yield

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 19:37

In a scientific breakthrough that promises improved grain yields, greater drought tolerance and disease resistance, a global research team, including Indian scientists, has completed sequencing of chickpea.

Christmas tree`s genome hasn`t changed since dinosaur era

Last Updated: Friday, December 14, 2012, 16:47

The genome of conifers such as spruce, pine, and fir - widely used as Christmas trees - has remained very much the same for over 100 million years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Pig genome decoded; shares 112 DNA mutations with humans

Last Updated: Thursday, November 15, 2012, 16:18

Scientists have sequenced the genome of the pig, showing the swine and humans share 112 DNA mutations linked to a range of diseases including Parkinson`s and Alzheimer`s, which may be useful in fighting diseases.

Genome sequencing of extinct human reveals brown-eyed girl

Last Updated: Friday, August 31, 2012, 11:01

Researchers have sequenced the genome of a recently discovered branch of extinct humans known as the Denisovans that once interbred with us.

Paddlefish’s doubled genome may challenge theories on limb evolution

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 18:06

A new study has found that the American paddlefish -- known for its bizarre, protruding snout and eggs harvested for caviar -- duplicated its entire genome about 42 million years ago.

Scientists sequence banana genome for 1st time

Last Updated: Friday, July 13, 2012, 09:06

Scientists have for the first time sequenced the banana genome, which may help save the humble yellow fruit from imminent collapse.

Zebra fish research centre comes up at CCMB

Last Updated: Monday, July 2, 2012, 22:49

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Director General Samir K Brahmachari inaugurated the state-of-the-art Zebra Fish Research Facility at the CCMB campus today.