Shine india monthly magazine Published this article page no 109 The project will help India develop indigenous capacity to generate maintain analyze utilize and communicate largescale genome data in a scalable manner. Applications of the Project Predictive and Preventive Healthcare The outcomes of the project will help in faster and efficient diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. o This will also help in determining epidemiology of genetic diseases to enable cost effective genetic tests enabling efficient diagnosis of heritable cancers etc. Precision medicine This will help to understand the type and nature of diseases and traits that comprise the diverse Indian population. For example Vysy community in Andhra Pradesh possess a genetic mutation that renders them susceptible to a category of anaesthetics. Genome sequencing can help to prepare customised and targeted treatments for them. Scientific research Mapping the genetic diversity of India would further improve scientific understanding of evolution both from a biological (intra and interspecies interaction speciesecology interactions etc) and sociological (migration patterns rituals etc) point of view. Challenges Data storage and privacy There are concerns regarding anonymity and misuse of genetic data without informed consent in the absence of data privacy law in place Shine india monthly magazine buy.
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