Genome India Data: PM Modi released Genome India Data, there will be accurate prediction of diseases

New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi talked about taking historic steps in the Indian research field during 'Genome India Data' in the 'Genomics Data Conclave' on Thursday. Along with this, he also praised the contribution of researchers and various research institutes. It is available to researchers at the Indian Biological Data Center through 'managed access'.

However, the data of this project, 'genome sequence' of 10 thousand Indians is now available in India Biological Data Centre. In which I am confident that it will prove to be a milestone in the field of bio-technology research.

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On this, PM Modi said that more than 20 famous research institutes like IIT, Scientific and Industrial CSIR and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Center have played an important role in this research, and today India took a very historic step in the world of research. Is. Meanwhile, despite the challenges of Covid, our scientists have completed this project with great hard work.

PM Modi has said that this national database captures the extraordinary genetic landscape of the country and promises to serve as an invaluable scientific resource. He said it will facilitate advances in the treatment of genetic and infectious diseases, promote the development of new medicines and precision medicine technologies, and enable research into the lifestyles and habits of diverse communities.

Let us tell you that South Africa and Britain were the first major countries to implement nationwide genomic surveillance efforts for Corona virus in early April 2020. Discovery of the pattern is done through whole genome sequencing of samples in which infection is confirmed.