Genetic engineering paving way for futuristic healthcare

Mysore, July 3, 2014, DHNS:

Rajya Sabha member Prof Rajiv Gowda onThursday asserted that there were many advantages to mankind through the study of genes.

Addressing the gathering of researchers at the opening of Know Your Genome, a laboratory, at RaniBahadurAuditorium in the city, Gowda said, the findings of genetic engineering was laudable, especially in protecting ones health.

However, there were also dangers of misusing the same, eventually leading to legal complications.

Though the study of genetics was exorbitant, there were still ways to reach the same to the common man.

Visiting Professor of IISc, Bangalore,HARanganath stressed that genetics studies be included in the syllabus to equip the students with the basics of the subject.

Ranganath exhorted the University of Mysore to start a department and research centre in genetics studies, to produce a pool of young experts. The lab

A dedicated laboratory was been opened in Vijayanagar in the city on Thursday.

The lab, Know your genome helps one ascertain the diseases he/she can be afflicted with in advance, and the required treatment.

According to its founderAvinash Veerappa, said that tests will be conducted in two levels by collecting samples of blood and mucus.

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Genetic engineering paving way for futuristic healthcare