Question
Which of the following statements is/are correct
regarding the genetic sequencing of indigenous cattle? 1. NIAB uses NGS technology to map the genetic blueprint of indigenous cattle. 2. The focus includes developing vaccines against brucellosis. 3. The project aims to improve TB drug screening for humans.Solution
• The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and genotyping technology to decode genetic blueprints for conservation of indigenous cattle breeds. • Focus on developing new generation vaccines against livestock diseases, particularly brucellosis, to enhance animal health and reduce economic losses. • NIAB supports BioE3 policy to boost bio-manufacturing and position India as a global leader in biotechnology. • Efforts include producing bio-scaffolds for therapeutic interventions and developing a 3D-pulmosphere model for bovine TB drug screening. • Work on biomarkers for susceptibility and resistance to TB in cattle is ongoing. • Plans to use bacteriophages as alternatives to antibiotics for targeting mastitis pathogens.
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