
Genomic research: KLDB, IISER plan tie-up
The Hindu
The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) is joining hands with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, for genomic research on cattle.The application o
The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) is joining hands with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram, for genomic research on cattle.
The application of ‘CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology’ for advancing livestock production in the State formed a thrust area of the collaboration, the institutions said. The institutions would formally sign an MoU in the presence of Minister for Animal Husbandry J. Chinchurani on Friday.

Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.

Microplastics, especially nylon fibres, are present in Chennai’s beach sediments in relatively low abundance, but low overall microplastic abundance does not necessarily imply low ecological risk. Even small particles can cause long-term ecological damage by affecting marine life, moving up the food chain, and eventually impacting human health through contaminated seafood.











