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Scientists have released high-quality sequencing of Indian Cobra genome. This unlocks the secret code of its 'venome-ome' that carries 139 genes, out of which 19 are linked to venom-specific toxins.
50,00,000 people worldwide are bitten by venomous snakes each year.
4,00,000 get amputations.
1,00,000 die. Out of that, 46% die in India alone due to bites of Indian cobra, Russell's Viper, Saw-Scaled and Common Krait.
This genome sequencing might save 1000s of lives!
Dr Atul Chowdhury
CRPF ,RAF
General Medicine
50,00,000 people worldwide are bitten by venomous snakes each year.
4,00,000 get amputations.
1,00,000 die. Out of that, 46% die in India alone due to bites of Indian cobra, Russell's Viper, Saw-Scaled and Common Krait.
This genome sequencing might save 1000s of lives!
Dr Atul Chowdhury
CRPF ,RAF
General Medicine
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