Topic: DNA
DNA tests destroy samples, say experts as row erupts over Kathua rape victim’s missing hair
Forensic experts say DNA test is a process where a biological sample can be fully or partially destroyed.
How gene-editing cures may become a bio-weapon nightmare
Biotechnologies like Crispr have the possibilities of dangerous applications which might turn our biological machinery against us.
After Aadhaar, a new bill aims for greatness but may leave your personal info unsecured
The DNA regulation bill will allow law enforcement agencies to collect DNA samples to create “DNA profiles” and “special databanks”.
A new blood test can help catch 8 different cancers early
CancerSEEK can indicate the presence of ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, oesophageal, bowel, lung or breast cancers.
Last Laughs — The Best Indian Cartoons (6 May – 12 May)
The best Indian cartoons of the week, chosen by senior editors of ThePrint. The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media and are credited appropriately. Cartoons that feature in Straight Lines are not ranked and are listed by the day on which they were originally published.
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BJP, Modi’s ‘total politics’ stems from insecurity. They still don’t rule the power elite
Yogendra Yadav is wrong. BJP might have a hegemonic position in politics and economy, but it's not the same in moral and intellectual spaces.
RBI intervenes with multi-pronged strategy in battle against rupee fall
The Reserve Bank’s challenges include crashes in forward dollar premiums to rising open interest in futures that adds to pressure on the currency.
Defence
‘Major milestone’: India conducts maiden flight of unmanned aircraft demonstrator
DRDO calls flight a significant step towards self-reliance in defence technologies; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds achievement, says ‘it paves way for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in critical military systems’.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.