CURRENT AFFAIRS

The Unified Genomic Chip represents a significant advancement in the field of animal genomics, specifically tailored for the genomic profiling and genetic evaluation of Indian cattle breeds and buffaloes. 

Mitochondria are essential, membrane-bound organelles present in nearly every eukaryotic cell. 

Organ-on-Chip (OoC) technology represents a significant advancement in biomedical research by providing a micro-scale system that replicates the human physiological environment. 

The BIOE3 Policy is a transformative framework designed to harness advanced biotechnology to drive economic growth, promote environmental sustainability, and create employment opportunities. 

The initiative is being coordinated by Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (BRIC-NIBMG).

Exosomes are small, membrane-bound vesicles released by cells into the extracellular space.

Bridge Recombination Mechanism (BRM) is an advanced gene-editing technique based on a naturally occurring mechanism.

Recombinant proteins (RPs) are proteins that are artificially made using modern biotechnology and engineering technicians. 

DNA repair is an important biological process that helps maintain the integrity of the cell's genetic code.

The genome of a fern species called Tmesipteris oblanceolata is the largest genome known so far.