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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.

It is an advanced plant genome editing tool, which is used to modify the genome of plants.

Genes are segments of Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).

 DRDO's laboratory, Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) is organizing the International Radiobiology Conference.

The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India conferred the prestigious National Dhanvantri Ayurveda Awards for the year 2025 to three practitioners.