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Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC)

Source:  TP Subject:  International Organisation Context: The inaugural meeting of the BRIC-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. About Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC): What it is? BRIC is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science …

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Dare2eraD TB Initiative

Source:  TH Context: The Department of Biotechnology has completed sequencing 10,000 TB genome samples under the Dare2eraD TB initiative. About Dare2eraD TB Initiative: What it is Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB (Dare2eraD TB) is a flagship program using genome sequencing to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis in India. Launched in: Launched on World TB Day, March 24, …

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