Researchers at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, have developed a method to assess the total biodiversity of any ecosystem by sequencing the DNA fragments found in the area. Dr G Umapathy, Senior Principal Scientist and Group Leader at the CCMB, said that a new breakthrough method to measure the biodiversity of… Continue reading Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology announces breakthrough method to measure biodiversity of all life forms in an ecosystem
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CCMB celebrates its 36th Foundation Day
Hyderabad, 27th Nov, 2023: CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad, inaugurated on 26th Nov, 1987, celebrated its 36th Foundation Day. The celebration was graced by Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India who delivered the Foundation Day lecture. In his lecture, Dr Gokhale congratulated CCMB for growing into an institute… Continue reading CCMB celebrates its 36th Foundation Day
Genetic ancestries of the South-west coast populations of India
Hyderabad, 1st Jan, 2024: South-west coast of India is one of the regions of high genetic and cultural diversity resulting from millennia of migration, settlements and admixture of human populations. Earlier studies on the recent migrants, who are inhabited in South-west India, including Jews, Parsis and Roman Catholics reveals existence of rich genetic heritage of… Continue reading Genetic ancestries of the South-west coast populations of India
X chromosome gene (TEX13B) is essential for sperm cell development and male fertility
Hyderabad, 16th May, 2024: Approximately, one in every seven couples are infertile worldwide. The male factors account for ~50% of the total infertility due to abnormal semen parameters, such as complete absence of sperm in semen ejaculate, low sperm count, abnormal motility of sperm, abnormal sperm shape and size. One of the important factors behind… Continue reading X chromosome gene (TEX13B) is essential for sperm cell development and male fertility
CCMB celebrates Founder’s Day with science, innovation and art
Hyderabad, 22nd Feb, 2024: CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology(CCMB),Hyderabad celebrated the birth anniversary of its Founder Director, Dr PM Bhargava. This was the 8th consecutive Founder’s Day celebration at CCMB. The institute celebrated the day with the institute’s PhD scholars connecting with its alumni, Dr Subhashini Sadashivam, Vice-President, Exsegen Genomics and Dr Rajesh Ramachandran,… Continue reading CCMB celebrates Founder’s Day with science, innovation and art
CSIR-CCMB ties up with Blockchain For Impact for biomedical research
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), a premier life science research organisation under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has forged an alliance with Blockchain For Impact (BFI) under the BFI-Biome Virtual Network Program to accelerate biomedical research and innovation in the country. Under this program, BFI will allocate over US$ 600,000… Continue reading CSIR-CCMB ties up with Blockchain For Impact for biomedical research
LaCONES study discovers functions of cyanobacteria
Hyderabad: Researchers at CCMB- Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) have discovered novel biogeochemical functions in cyanobacterial genomes at Chilika lagoon in Odisha. Unique Expertences fine Dore Amazing Destinations The Chilika lagoon study was carried out to assess aquatic biodiversity and understand ecosystem services using environmental DNA, which has yielded fascinating results. “Cyanobacteria… Continue reading LaCONES study discovers functions of cyanobacteria
‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says government
The project is seen as a key step to being able to learn about genetic variants that are unique to India’s population groups and use that to customise drugs and therapies The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on Tuesday officially announced the completion of the ‘10,000 genome’ project — an attempt to create a reference database… Continue reading ‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says government
‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says government
The project is seen as a key step to being able to learn about genetic variants that are unique to India’s population groups and use that to customise drugs and therapies The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) on Tuesday officially announced the completion of the ‘10,000 genome’ project — an attempt to create a reference database… Continue reading ‘10,000 genome’ project completed, says government
Vedda of Sri Lanka has close genetic affinity with the Indian populations: a new study
In a landmark study published recently in the journal Mitochondrion, ten researchers from five institutions have unveiled significant findings regarding the genetic history of the Vedda population, an indigenous group of Sri Lanka. The study, which involved a comprehensive analysis of highresolution autosomal and mitochondrial genomes, sheds new light on the initial peopling of Sri… Continue reading Vedda of Sri Lanka has close genetic affinity with the Indian populations: a new study