In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, Gujarat has launched the Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to map genetic health patterns in tribal communities. Led by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, the project will cover 2,000 individuals across 17 districts. The aim is to identify risks for inherited diseases such as Sickle Cell Anemia and Beta Thalassemia, create a vital genetic database, and enable personalized healthcare and stronger policymaking for 28 tribal communities. This pione

49K views · 339 reactions | Indian government is planning to launch a nation-wide project which will map and analyse Indian genome. In this video, we will try to understand what genome is, and why do we need this project. | Indiatimes | Facebook