Genetic Testing
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Could one test change your lung cancer treatment? Understanding molecular profiling
Health | Aug 18, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTMolecular profiling looks for genetic changes driving a lung tumour and can help doctors match treatment to the cancer's biology. Here's how the test works, who may benefit from it and why testing before treatment can matter.
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UK launches bold Synthetic Human Genome Project: Can human DNA be built from scratch?
India | Jun 26, 2025, 05:58 PM ISTThe UK has officially launched the Synthetic Human Genome Project, a groundbreaking initiative, aiming to construct human DNA from scratch.
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Thyroid nodule: Expert shares how genomics can help in diagnosis and treatment of the condition
Health | Mar 27, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTSmall lumps known as thyroid nodules can sometimes form within the gland, causing significant concern among those affected. The good news is that in most cases, these nodules are benign and harmless. Read on as an expert shares how genomics can help in diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
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For first time ever, scientists are able to edit DNA in human embryos through CRISPR technique!
Lifestyle | Aug 03, 2017, 03:12 PM ISTCRISPR-Cas9 operates like a molecular scissor which can selectively incise unwanted parts of the genome and replace it with the healthy new strands of DNA.
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How to pick the right diet? Ask your genes! (see pics)
Lifestyle | Jan 30, 2014, 09:42 AM ISTWashington: Soon, genetic testing may identify what diet you should consume for a longer, healthier life.Researchers have identified a group of genes that allow an organism to adapt to different diets and show that without