Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 22:54
Scientists have developed a new community resource that may help in unlocking the mystery behind the genetic basis of traits and diseases.
Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 12:50
German anthropologists have decoded the entire genome sequence of a Denisovan from a finger bone fossil, a study reveals.
Last Updated: Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 12:32
An Indian-origin researcher-led team has for the first time developed a computational tool which it claims can help experts assemble DNA sequences more accurately.
Last Updated: Wednesday, November 2, 2011, 23:32
Farm scientists have decoded genome of piegonpea (arhar) -- the second most important pulse in the country -- a breakthrough which would help in developing new varieties and enhancing productivity of the pulse crop.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 30, 2011, 18:27
Do you know what separates you from a chimpanzee? A tiny bit of "junk DNA", scientists say.
Last Updated: Wednesday, July 27, 2011, 12:11
Scientists claim to have unlocked the genome of Australia`s biggest Eucalyptus tree --the Flooded Gum.
Last Updated: Monday, July 18, 2011, 23:23
The number of descendants of the first humans leaving Africa had once reduced to barely over 1,000 before they began to expand rapidly.
Last Updated: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 10:39
A consortium of scientists led by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) has finished sequencing the genetic code of the potato.
Last Updated: Sunday, July 10, 2011, 18:34
An international team of scientists has decoded the full DNA sequence of the potato for the first time.
Last Updated: Monday, November 15, 2010, 16:12
Genome of the cacoa tree release to ensure healthier chocolates.
Last Updated: Friday, October 8, 2010, 18:00
Scientists have claimed `Paris Japonica` has the largest genome ever discovered.
Last Updated: Friday, August 27, 2010, 13:38
It may help making more robust and plentiful crop breeds to meet the threat of global food shortages.
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