Melanistic Leopard Cat Found in Indian Sundarbans
A rare melanistic leopard cat, a genetic variant, has been camera-trapped in the Sundarbans tiger survey 2024-25, indicating wider distribution. Discover the findings published in Oryx.
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Kerala's First Liver Transplant for Propionic Acidaemia
A mother's liver donation saves her 2.5-year-old child from a rare genetic disorder in a landmark surgery at KIMS Health, Thiruvananthapuram. Read about this medical breakthrough.
Mandya sets 6-month deadline for pending inheritance mutation cases
Mandya's minister directs officials to clear all pending 'Pouti Khata' applications within six months and reviews compensation for monsoon-damaged houses and crops. Read for key updates on revenue reforms and infrastructure.
Orissa HC Directs Gender Correction in Land Mutation Certificate
Orissa High Court directs authorities to correct name & gender in land records for transgender man Agastya Das, upholding legal recognition of gender identity. Read the landmark judgment.
Chandigarh Estate Office Ends Paperwork, Goes Fully Digital
Chandigarh's UT estate office has launched complete digital processing for property applications, from transfers to OC, cutting paperwork and visits. Discover the new reforms.
Chennai ICH Reports Sharp Rise in Genetic Disorder Cases
Chennai's Institute of Child Health records 560 genetic disorder cases since 2022, including rare Niemann-Pick disease. Experts cite increased awareness and referrals. Read about treatment challenges and new facilities.
Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton loses second daughter
Influencer Melissa Mae Carlton announces her daughter Molly's death on Christmas Day, less than two years after losing her first daughter, Abigail, to a suspected genetic heart condition.
Bihar's New Online System for Land Partition & Registration
Bihar launches a new online land partition & registration system on Biharbhumi portal to simplify procedures, reduce disputes, and offer digital tracking. Learn how it benefits families.
Karnataka Enables Automatic Land Mutation to Reduce Delays
Karnataka's revenue department introduces automatic mutation of land records to eliminate bureaucratic delays, speed up ownership updates, and reduce corruption. Learn how this reform benefits property owners.
Stranger Things' Dustin & Cleidocranial Dysplasia Facts
Discover the rare genetic condition, cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), that actor Gaten Matarazzo has. Learn 7 key facts about its symptoms, causes, and how it affects millions.
Methane Microbe Defies Central Dogma of Biology
A new PNAS study reveals a methane-producing archaea that survives using a flexible genetic code, challenging a decades-old biological assumption. Discover the implications for science and medicine.
Sickle Cell, Thalassemia Cases Found in A Konduru Villages
Praja Arogya Vedika identifies 20 cases of genetic blood disorders in A Konduru mandal. Free testing camp announced. Read about the health crisis and official response.
Gene variant doubles opioid addiction risk, finds AIIMS study
An AIIMS study reveals a genetic variant linked to stress response more than doubles opioid addiction risk in Indians. Discover the biological factors behind dependence.
Pavel Durov: Father to 100+ Kids via Sperm Donation
Telegram founder Pavel Durov discloses he has over 100 children worldwide from sperm donations. He offers to pay IVF costs and plans to leave them his fortune. Read the full story.
Teen's liver transplant warns of fatty liver disease risk
A 14-year-old from Surat needed a liver transplant due to advanced fatty liver disease, accelerated by junk food and genetic risk. Hepatologists urge urgent action on childhood obesity and diet.
New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Tigress airlifted from MP to Rajasthan for genetic diversity
A tigress was airlifted from Pench, Madhya Pradesh, to Rajasthan in a 2.5-hour helicopter journey to boost genetic diversity. Officials call it a major conservation milestone. Read more.
Dudhwa Rhinos Freed from Satellite Collars
Three rhinos in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve freed from tracking collars in a two-day operation. One female's collar remains to protect her newborn calf. Read about the conservation strategy.
Four Dudhwa Rhinos Freed from Tracking Collars
A team from Assam successfully removed satellite collars from four rhinos in Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, granting them total independence to boost genetic diversity. Read about this landmark conservation operation.
Oldest Archaeological Record of Incest Found in Italy
Scientists uncover the earliest known case of a first-degree incestuous union in a 3,500-year-old Italian burial site. Discover the shocking genetic findings and their historical significance.
Baby's First Steps After Pioneering Gene-Editing Therapy
A 16-month-old boy, KJ Muldoon, takes his first steps after receiving a first-ever personalized CRISPR therapy for a rare genetic disorder at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. A medical miracle just in time for Christmas.
BHU Workshop Inspires Varanasi Students with Hands-on Science
Over 75 students from Varanasi schools participated in a science outreach workshop at BHU's Centre for Genetic Disorders, exploring DNA, chronotypes, and herbarium techniques.
Understanding Kallmann Syndrome's Genetic Silence
Kallmann Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, delays puberty due to hormone deficiency. Learn about its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options in India. Seek expert advice for early intervention.
Haryana Completes 50,000 Paperless Property Registrations
Haryana's digital leap: Over 50,000 property registrations done paperlessly. New security paper & auto-mutation to boost transparency. Read how this reforms 60-year-old systems.
Nagpur Hospital Mandates Sickle Cell Screening for Newborns
Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College's Daga Hospital in Nagpur introduces compulsory sickle cell screening for newborns and mothers as patient count nears 2,900. Learn about free treatment and awareness initiatives.
Angelina Jolie Reveals Mastectomy Scars After 10 Years
Angelina Jolie opens up about her 2013 preventive double mastectomy, revealing scars to advocate for global access to genetic testing and healthcare. Her story continues to empower women.
Karnataka transfers 8 lakh land parcels to legal heirs
Karnataka's revenue department has successfully transferred ownership of over 8 lakh agricultural plots from deceased owners to heirs. The move aims to help farmers access government schemes and prevent disputes. Read more about the Pauti khata campaign.
Genetic Science to Transform Indian Healthcare: Expert
Dr Abhijit Dixit highlights India's genetic medicine revolution, gaps in infrastructure, and urgent need for newborn screening and data privacy laws. Read more.
Patwari caught red-handed accepting bribe in Khargone
Lokayukta police arrested a patwari in Khargone's Maheshwar tehsil for accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe for a land mutation. Read the full details of the anti-corruption trap.
Ancient Africans in Genetic Isolation for 100,000 Years
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals ancient southern Africans lived in near-total isolation for 100,000 years, developing unique traits. Discover how this reshapes our understanding of human evolution. Read the full story.
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