The variant of the genes responsible for the coronavirus disease were passed on to humans by the Neandarthals, is very common in Bangladeshis, according to a new study.
Tag: Genetics
DU decode genome sequence of five Covid-19 samples
DHAKA, May 23, 2020 (BSS) – Dhaka University (DU) authorities have successfully decoded genome sequences of five covid-19 samples.
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population.
Bangladeshi father-daughter sequence coronavirus genome
A Bangladeshi father-daughter doctor duo successfully sequenced the genome of coronavirus which could potentially help develop a vaccine for our own population. A team of eight Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF) researchers, led by Dr Sejuti Saha, worked on mapping…
National Biotechnology Fair 2019 begins in Dhaka
Dhaka, Oct 18 (UNB) – The second National Biotechnology Fair kicked off in the capital’s Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre on Friday.
Ban production of GM golden rice: BD Agri Farm Labour Fed
Dhaka, Oct 17 – Highlighting the negative effects of genetically modified (GM) food on human body, speakers at a convention on Thursday urged the government and other stakeholders to stop the commercial production of GM golden rice being marketed as…
Dhaka committed to ensure bio-safety: Minister
DHAKA, Sept 14, 2019 (BSS) – Awami League presidium member and agriculture minister Dr Abdur Razzaque today said Bangladesh is committed to ensure biosafety as an adaptor of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
A gene-editing first: scientists tried CRISPR to fight HIV
New York, Sept 12 (AP/UNB)- Scientists are reporting the first use of the gene-editing tool CRISPR to try to cure a patient’s HIV infection by providing blood cells that were altered to resist the AIDS virus.
Wellness mobile application powered by Genetics and AI
Singapore – Media OutReach – 31 July 2019 – Genesis Healthcare Co., Japan’s leading genetic testing and research company, today announced the launch of its new mobile application in Singapore, empowering its new and existing GeneLife users to access personal…
ভারত বিটি বেগুনের তথ্য জানতে চায়
ভারতের নিষিদ্ধ বিটি বেগুনের বাংলাদেশে উৎপাদনবিষয়ক সব ধরনের তথ্য জানতে চায় ভারত। দেশটির কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের পরিবেশ মন্ত্রণালয় থেকে বাংলাদেশে চিঠি পাঠিয়ে এ তথ্য জানতে চেয়েছে।
BD scientist’s discovery earns ‘Zootaxa’ recognition
Bangladeshi scientist Dr Belal Hossain’s discovery of a new amphipod species, named Victoriopisa bruneiensis, has earned the recognition of science journal ‘Zootaxa’. Dr Belal Hossain, an associate professor of Fisheries and Marine Science Department at Noakhali Science and Technology University…
When breast tissue goes rogue
Scientists say they now have a near-perfect picture of the genetic events that cause breast cancer. The study, published in Nature, has been described as a “milestone” moment that could help unlock new ways of treating and preventing the disease.
Genetic control is no answer to Zika
Chennai, India – The arrival of Zika, seemingly out of nowhere, on the global health scene and hitting media headlines around the world almost daily, as well as the appearance of Yellow Fever virus for the first time in China…
WIPO: IGC still divided on genetic resources protection
Geneva (Mirza Alas) — The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) held its 29th session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore on 15 to 19 February at its headquarters in Geneva. The Committee…
Bt brinjal cultivation in B’desh a success or propaganda
The BBC’s claim of 90% success for Bt brinjal in Bangladesh has been challenged by a journalist. Claire Robinson reports BBC Panorama’s programme, “GM Food: Cultivating Fear”, has come under attack from a Bangladeshi journalist for falsely portraying Bt brinjal…
Skull clue to exodus from Africa
An ancient skull discovered in Israel could shed light on the migration of modern humans out of Africa some 60,000 years ago.
GM crops: UK scientists call for new trials
By James Morgan A new report on genetically modified (GM) crops, commissioned by the prime minister, calls for more UK field trials and fewer EU restrictions. The Council for Science and Technology (CST) wants “public good” GM varieties to be…
Crop research instt (ICRISAT) chief gets biotech special award
Hyderabad, India – In recognition of his relentless efforts to improve the livelihoods of poor smallholder farmers is Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, Dr William Dar, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), was conferred…
USAID says BT Brinjal Bangladesh’s own decision
Growing genetically modified ‘BT Brinjal’ is Bangladesh’s own decision and the US development agency engages with the process considering its need and environmental safety. The agriculture minister Matia Chowdhury last month distributed saplings of ‘BT brinjal’ to some farmers amid…
‘No BT brinjal export for now’
Bangladesh has no plans to export BT brinjal, that it is cultivating in a limited way, says a senior official of Export Promotion Bureau (EPB). The EPB’s vice-chairman Subhasis Basu told journalists that there was no reason to ‘lend ear…
Harlequin ladybirds escape natural ‘enemies’
Harlequin ladybirds escape parasites which attack native species, scientists have found.
‘HIV treatment facilities poor’
People living with HIV are not happy with the government when it comes to treatment and detection of new cases. A representative of their network, Habiba Akhter, said five out of eight blood samples testing machines for HIV lay idle…
Alarm raised in India: Beware of Bangladesh’s Bt brinjal
Bt brinjal’s commercial release poses a real threat to our traditional varieties. Bangladesh has approved the commercial release of Bt brinjal. This is the first genetically modified food crop in South Asia to hit the markets.
Bt brinjal: Stunted in India, to grow in Bangladesh
Even as the Supreme Court is hearing a petition on allowing even field-trials of genetically modified (GM) food crops in the country, neighbouring Bangladesh is set to allow farmers grow transgenic Bt brinjal.
Blow to multiple human species idea
By Melissa Hogenboom The idea that there were several different human species walking the Earth two million years ago has been dealt a blow.
M ‘golden rice’ opponents wicked, says minister Owen Paterson
Opponents of the development of a type of genetically modified (GM) rice enriched with vitamin A are “wicked”, the environment secretary has said.
Tremor jolts Sylhet
Sylhet – A light earthquake jolted Sylhet and its adjoining areas on Sunday afternoon.
‘Golden rice’ GM trial vandalised in the Philippines
By Matt McGrath
Virus attack on shrimp, lobster farms in Bagerhat
Shrimp and lobster farms in Chitalmari, Fakirhat and Mollahat upazilas in Bagerhat district have been attacked with virus diseases, according to reports received here.