Scientists are attempting to rapidly domesticate wild plant species by editing specific genes, but they face major technical challenges — and concerns about exploitation of Indigenous knowledge. Scientists are attempting to rapidly domesticate wild plant species by editing specific genes, but they face major technical challenges — and concerns about exploitation of Indigenous knowledge.
The indigenous knowledge systems of Santhal and Birhor communities in Bankura and Purulia of West Bengal (WB) will be digitally documented through a major research project. This project aims to bridge the gap between ancient traditional knowledge and modern digital empowerment strategies.
Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog
Researchers from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History led a new analysis that sheds light on the ancestry and genetics of woolly dogs, a now extinct breed of dog
Government intends to introduce new legislations, in the new Session of Parliament, after conducting extensive consultations around the country on key reforms.