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Scientists discovered the biggest bacteria ever, and it’s the size of an eyelash

In a new study, microbiologists report that they discovered the largest bacteria yet, and it's magnificent.

Inverse

Largest-known bacterium found in mangrove — and you can see it without a microscope

It looks more like a vermicelli noodle than something out of The Creature from the Black Lagoon and it has an insatiable appetite for sulphur. Meet Thiomargarita magnifica, the largest bacterium that scientists have found.

ABC News

Yes, there are mites living on your face — and they can poop, a new study finds

In a new paper, researchers dug into the DNA of follicular mites and found a trove of new information.

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Why Precision BioSciences Shares Are Surging Today

Precision BioSciences Inc (NASDAQ:DTIL) has entered into an exclusive worldwide in vivo gene editing research and development collaboration and license agreement with Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) Precision will develop a custom ARCUS nuclease that will be designed to insert, in vivo, a therapeutic transgene at a "safe harbor" location in the genome as a potential one-time…

Benzinga

Half in UK back genome editing to prevent severe diseases

Survey also finds younger generations far more in favour of designer babies than older people are

The Guardian - UK

Life will find a way: could scientists make Jurassic Park a reality?

Just a few years from now, herds of woolly ‘mammoths’ could be roaming the Siberian tundra. Are dodos and dinosaurs next for de-extinction?

The Guardian - UK

Surge in COVID-19 cases: States asked to submit more samples for genome sequencing

BA.2 and its sub-lineages account for over 85% of the COVID cases in India, with BA.2.38 being found in around 33% of the samples

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Surge in Covid cases: States, UTs asked to submit 'larger number' of samples for whole genome sequencing

NEW DELHI: States and Union territories have been asked to submit "larger number" of samples for whole genome sequencing from districts and areas which have seen a surge in Covid-19 cases over a period of seven days, official sources said on Saturday.

The Times of India

Nagpur: Omicron variant BA.5 found in 2 city patients, NMC may quarantine high-risk suspects

NAGPUR: Two patients — a woman aged 54 and a 27-year-old man from Dharampeth zone — have tested positive for Omicron sub-variant BA.5 by SARSCoV2 whole genome sequencing at NEERI lab. The BA.5 is one of the Omicron variants which is causing a surge in different countries and is being…

The Times of India

A single gene could stump a deadly parasitic infection

New research illuminates how the African sleeping sickness parasite changes form — and how we can speed up its life cycle.

Inverse

Netflix-style algorithm could help guide cancer treatments, study suggests

It is hoped that one day doctors will be able to look at a patient’s fully sequenced tumour and offer more personalised cancer treatment.

The Independent UK

Covid-19: New subvariant driving US surge found in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu

MUMBAI: The fast-spreading Omicron subvariant, BA 2.12.1, which is currently driving the surge in the US, has been detected in some samples in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, reports Sumitra Deb Roy. Though its spread is limited for now, states have been asked to strengthen genome sequencing to keep track of…

The Times of India

Focus on vaccinating school-going children, dispensing precautionary dose to elderly: Health Minister

Warns Covid is not over yet, urges States to continue surveillance and genome sequencing.

The Hindu

'Jurassic World' scientists still haven't learned that just because you can doesn't mean you should – real-world genetic engineers can learn from the cautionary tale

“Jurassic World: Dominion” is hyperbolic Hollywood entertainment at its best, with an action-packed storyline that refuses to let reality get in the way of a good story. Yet just like its predecessors, it offers an underlying cautionary tale of technological hubris that’s very real.

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Surging cases in Bengaluru concerning, says Karnataka COVID-19 Technical Advisory Committee

TAC took note of the Centre’s letter dated June 3 to some States including Karnataka where cases are on the rise

The Hindu

Monkeypox virus mutates at a higher rate

The mutation pattern does not conclusively prove sustained human-to-human transmission

The Times of India

Mumbai: BMC to increase daily Covid tests from 8,000 to 25,000

MUMBAI: In the wake of a rise in Covid cases in Mumbai, the BMC is looking at increasing testing from 8,000 to 25,000 per day. According to the civic body, the reason for the surge in cases will be made clear once genome sequencing results from the latest round are…

The Independent UK

Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

Researchers say the findings could be the “start of a revolution” for healthcare.

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Rodent breeding, preclinical testing facility to be set up

GVSAP to invest $5 m for the unit in Genome Valley

The Hindu

Mistake of ignoring monkeypox outbreak in Nigeria

There are no clear answers to how humans are infected as the host animal has not been identified

The Hindu

Naidu recalls his efforts in developing Genome Valley

‘It has come to the rescue of the country during the pandemic’

The Times of India

EMPE to set up TB testing kits facility

Hyderabad: Sweden-headquartered EMPE Diagnostics plans to invest Euro 25 million (approximately 208 crore) in setting up its global production facility for tuberculosis diagnostics kits at Genome Valley with a capacity to manufacture 2 million kits per month.

The Independent UK

First human genome from Pompeii sequenced

The remains belonged to a man who was aged between 35 and 40 years at the time of the eruption that wiped out Pompeii.

Inverse

Ancient Roman man lived in agony before Vesuvius eruption killed him — DNA analysis

The first genome sequencing study of an individual found in the ruins of Pompeii yields fresh genetic insights into the fabric of ancient Roman society.

The Guardian - UK

Pompeii victim’s genome successfully sequenced for first time

Scientists say man shares similarities with modern Italians and others who lived in region during Roman empire

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