Dr Jitendra Singh on Precision Medicine and the Genome India Mission
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📌 Summary:
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On the eve of Doctor's Day, the Science & Technology Minister highlighted precision medicine as the future of healthcare — treatment tailored to an individual's genetic profile, lifestyle and environment
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India's vast genetic diversity is framed as a scientific strength: "Indian data for Indian treatment for Indian patients"
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The Genome India Mission has sequenced 10,000+ genomes and is building one of the world's largest genomic databases, accelerating the shift to precision medicine
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Indian researchers have demonstrated gene therapy for haemophilia; gene medicine and nuclear medicine are emerging as transformative, highly targeted treatment areas
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The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) integrates modern science with humanities and India's traditional knowledge systems
🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 Science & Technology — biotechnology, genomics, indigenous health innovation and the R&D ecosystem
📝 Prelims Facts:
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Genome India Mission has sequenced 10,000+ genomes
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Indian researchers demonstrated gene therapy for haemophilia
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Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) supports integrated R&D
🔑 Key Term: Precision Medicine — a medical approach that customises prevention and treatment to an individual's genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors
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