Question : Promotion of Human Genes

(a) Whether the government has proposed/ is considering any policy efforts to promote modern research in human genes; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES
(Dr. Harsh Vardhan)

(a) Yes, Madam, Department of Biotechnology has a clear emphasis to promote modern research in human genetics.

(b) Overall the emphasis is to advance our understanding of genetic and genomic components of human physiology and pathophysiology. Projects have been supported on understanding the genetic basis of neurological, endocrinological, hematological, respiratory, ocular, autoimmune and other disorders.

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