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The Demystifying Rare Genetic Diseases project kicks off with the launch of the first clinical poster for the ultra-rare genetic disease, GNE Myopathy in Sahakarnagara UPHC, Bengaluru on April 5, 2024. The project aims at spreading awareness and developing innovative Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to engage relevant stakeholders and accelerate diagnostics and therapeutics [...]

Rare Genetic Diseases Research Summit (REDRESS) 2023, an indigenous and recurrent platform to bring together all RGD researchers and stakeholders working for the Indian Rare Disease population concluded in November last year. (Click here to access the meeting proceedings of REDRESS 2023) The event was co organised by Organization for Rare Diseases India, Indian Council of Medical [...]

Conversations@TIGS is back with a new series: "Demystifying Rare Genetic Diseases". This series aims to increase awareness about Rare Genetic Diseases and curate factual knowledge through conversations with experts. Imagine, as an adult, waking up one day to find out you suddenly can’t walk or climb stairs normally anymore. This gait change -- called 'foot-drop' [...]

Aeroplane wing, a new recessive autosomal phenotypic marker in malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi Liston A novel aeroplane (ae) winged mutant has been established in our TIGS insectary. Genetic study reveals the ae gene is autosomal, recessive, and monogenic in nature. This wing mutant is reported for the first time in Anopheles stephensi, an urban malaria [...]

In our latest publication, Dr. Farah Ishtiaq provides a caution note on employing wastewater surveillance for vector-borne pathogens. When employing wastewater surveillance for vector-borne pathogens it is essential to take into account the geographical context, pathogen biology, and the availability of sewage networks for public health actions and meaningful interventions. The paper was published in the [...]

The Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) has been conducting sewage surveillance for SARS-COV-2 in Bengaluru since the past two years. “This new strain (JN.1), a close relative of Omicron variant, is an interesting and peculiar one evading the immunity obtained through previous infections or vaccines infecting people. It is spreading silently as most [...]

We are glad to be featured in the Horizon – The Tata Trusts magazine! In this centre stage section of the December edition, '𝗜𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁', a 5-article series, gives a snapshot of our research programs and insights into our efforts of providing science-based solutions to the challenges faced by the country. Click to read more [...]

Conversations@TIGS is back with a new series: "Demystifying Rare Genetic Diseases". This series aims to increase awareness about Rare Genetic Diseases and curate factual knowledge through conversations with experts. In our first episode of the series, we have Dr Rakesh Mishra, the director of the Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, talk about the challenges [...]

In our latest longitudinal study from Bengaluru led by Farah Ishtiaq and team discovers how landscape ecology shapes mosquito diversity, breeding preferences, and the potential for dengue outbreaks. The study was published in PLOS neglected tropical diseases. To read the full article (open access) chick here Key findings from science to policy perspective: 🦟Large proportion of larval habitats [...]

TIGS Scientists, Dr. Arati Ramesh and Dr. Rajesh Iyer, participated in the public facing paned discussion on 'Demystifying Vaccines: Evolution of mRNA-Based Platforms In Vaccines and Therapeutics.' This event was organised at the Bangalore International Centre with National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru. The event focused on learning about the potential of mRNA technology in [...]