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Breaking Ground in Genomics: India Launches “Genome India” Database – Canary Oncoceutics

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Jan 15, 2025, 07:49

Breaking Ground in Genomics: India Launches “Genome India” Database – Canary Oncoceutics

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“Breaking Ground in Genomics: India Launches ‘Genome India’ Database.

The launch of the Genome India database, housing data from 10,000 human genomes across 83 diverse population groups, marks a historic milestone in genomics and personalized medicine. Housed at the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) in Faridabad, this resource is set to transform global health care by providing researchers with unparalleled insights into genetic diversity.

The database, compiled over a year, has already revealed 27 million low-frequency variants, with 7 million variants unique to India. These findings hold immense potential for advancing disease research, drug response studies, and precision medicine. By decoding population-specific genetic markers, scientists are better equipped to study diseases, predict adverse drug reactions, and develop targeted therapies.

What sets this initiative apart is its focus on inclusivity and global collaboration. With data accessible to researchers worldwide, the Genome India database provides a foundation for groundbreaking advancements in healthcare while ensuring ethical data-sharing and privacy protections.

Plans to expand the database to one million genomes further underscore its transformative potential in mapping genetic diversity.

This initiative highlights the growing importance of genomics in reshaping healthcare outcomes. By advancing personalized approaches to diagnostics and treatment, projects like Genome India pave the way for a future where medicine is tailored to the unique genetic makeup of individuals.”

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