The Laboratory for Conservation of Endangered Species (LaCONES) is CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)’s dedicated lab for wildlife research and conservation in India. Their latestinternational e-conference from 3rd to 5th November, 2020 on ‘Recent Advances and Status of Wildlife Forensics’ brought together nearly 700 wildlife biologists, veterinarians, scientists, students and conservationistsfrom across the… Continue reading LaCONES-CCMB brings international experts on wildlife conservation together
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Molecular mechanisms of domestication – for livestock development
Sept 21, 2020: Scientists at CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have been studying genetics of water buffalo for more than a decade, and created tools for studying genomes of domestic buffalo. Using those, Prof Satish Kumar (now at Central University of Haryana, and then at CCMB) and collaborators at the University of Edinburgh… Continue reading Molecular mechanisms of domestication – for livestock development
Genetics could help diagnose diabetes in Indians, study shows
A new way of using genetics to diagnose diabetes could pave the way for better diagnosis and treatment in Indians, new research has concluded. Misdiagnosis of diabetes could be an issue in India because of features of diabetes in Indians which might vary from the standard western textbooks. Until recently, it was widely believed that… Continue reading Genetics could help diagnose diabetes in Indians, study shows
CSIR and Aurobindo Pharma collaborate to develop COVID-19 vaccine
Hyderabad, 15thSeptember 2020: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)and Aurobindo Pharma Limitedare pleased to announce a collaboration to develop vaccinesto protect againstSARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19. Under the signed agreement between CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Aurobindo Pharma, Aurobindo will partner with CSIR for development of several novel COVID-19 vaccines.… Continue reading CSIR and Aurobindo Pharma collaborate to develop COVID-19 vaccine
Ladakh Lt Governor visits CCMB
14th December, 2022, Hyderabad: The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Radha Krishna Mathur visited CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) on 14th Dec, 2022. During his visit, he visited some of the cutting-edge microscopy and genomics facilities at the institute. He learned about the research capabilities of CCMB and the various contributions the… Continue reading Ladakh Lt Governor visits CCMB
Genetic study reveals language shift of Austroasiatic tribes
Hyderabad, 22nd Jul, 2024: About 5 % Indians speak Austroasiatic languages, largely by the ancient tribal populations of Odisha, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand. Overall, the Austroasiatic speakers have retained their languages firmly for the last 4000 years. However, recently some of these populations have started adopting Indo-European languages. A recent study led by Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj… Continue reading Genetic study reveals language shift of Austroasiatic tribes
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