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Topic: DNA

‘I Am and I Will’ — World Cancer Day this year is all about commitment to positive thinking

World Cancer Day is observed on 4 February every year as an international awareness day to speak and stand for a cancer-free world.

Ancient ‘chewing gum’ discovered that reveals genetic code of a Stone Age woman

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

IIT-Bombay study finds giant viruses, and the unique protein they make, in Mumbai lakes

IIT-Bombay study has found giant amoeba-attacking viruses that make the unique protein. Harmless to humans, the viruses are believed to play role in sustaining local ecosystem.

Team led by Indian-origin scientist finds way to better predict disease risk from DNA codes

Study, published in journal iScience, explained why only certain DNA elements from within our vast genome get ‘switched on’ and how they put humans at risk of diseases.

IndiGen project — how mapping of genomes could transform India’s healthcare

As part of the project, CSIR announced sequencing of 1,008 genomes. The initiative aims to complete sequencing of at least 10,000 genomes over the next 3 years.

Har Gobind Khorana — Nobel winner who gave genetic engineering its biggest breakthrough

From his humble beginnings in a village in Punjab, Khorana became one of the biggest names in the world’s scientific community.

Genetic clustering: Economic inequalities seem now in line with regional differences

People are becoming increasingly clustered by certain types of genetics. Europe offers increasing evidence of this.

DNA goes out of print 14 years after launch — rise & sudden fall of a promising newspaper

In a press note issued this week, DNA said the shutdown was aimed at optimising costs and reducing losses.

GM babies are possible, but do we really want them?

Scientists have found that it is remarkably straightforward to edit mammalian embryos using IVF technology.

An iceberg larger than the size of Delhi is set to break away from Antarctica

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to the best sources to read them.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.