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Category: Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB)

Posted on October 23, 2020

Coronavirus: Two rapid tests developed by Indian labs show why funding for R&D should increase

While the low sensitivity of rapid antigen tests arises from not isolating the viral RNA from the swab samples and amplification of the DNA before detection, the two indigenously developed tests follow these two vital steps, the reason why the sensitivity and specificity are far superior than that of the rapid antigen tests.

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Posted on September 2, 2020September 3, 2020

IGIB uses mass spectrometer for coronavirus detection

IGIB researchers have been able to detect novel coronavirus using mass spectrometer. The detection is based on the presence of two unique peptides of the virus. Sensitivity is 95% and…

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Posted on April 8, 2020April 10, 2020

CCMB, IGIB start sequencing novel coronavirus genome

With CSIR labs now permitted to test samples of novel coronavirus, Hyderabad-based CCMB and Delhi-based IGIB have started sequencing the genome. CCMB has already sequenced the genome of five isolates.…

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Posted on December 21, 2019February 3, 2020

IGIB: Mutation in smell gene found associated with asthma

A study of four-generation Indian family with asthma and validation in a paediatric cohort led to the discovery of an associated olfactory gene variant. The expression of the gene is…

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Posted on October 5, 2019October 5, 2019

IGIB finds a protein with better gene editing precision

IGIB researchers have used a different Cas9 protein derived from another bacteria to make gene editing more efficient and precise. The new Cas9 protein shows very less tendency to bind to…

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Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019

Scientists studying AYUSH drugs must involve domain expert, advisory says

An April 2 advisory issued by the AYUSH Ministry makes it mandatory for any non-AYUSH scientists undertaking research on AYUSH drugs or treatment to involve an AYUSH expert. The provocation…

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Posted on March 23, 2019March 23, 2019

A large study measures blood biochemical parameters of Indian adolescents

The blood biochemical parameters —  lipid profile (total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides), plasma glucose, insulin, HbA1c, urea, and creatinine — of Indian adolescents were measured in a large study…

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Posted on February 9, 2019February 10, 2019

IGIB unravels a new mechanism TB bacteria use to subvert host defence

IGIB researchers have found that besides degradative pathways, TB bacteria actively manipulate another organelle — lipid droplets in macrophages. When lipid droplets are infected with TB bacteria, the composition of…

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