Genome sequencing and mapping is unearthing new knowledge about the origin of humans and human civilisation. More than that, genome analysis is also yielding new insights about human health, and will be vital for medicines of the 21st century.

It is time to talk about the many Indian genomes, and the great genetic diversity of Indians, 28 years after the Human Genome Project was launched. Since this episode was first aired in September 2018, there has been fascinating new research expanding our understanding of how humans populated India and South Asia. Most recently, the first ancient genome from the Indus Valley Civlisation was analysed and reported in the journal Cell.

Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj joins Pavan Srinath and guest host Dr Shambhavi Naik on Episode 61 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about genes, history and health challenges in India.

Dr Thangaraj is a renowned scientist working at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CCMB, Hyderabad. He has published extensively on the origin of humans, on genetics and disease and how they affect the lives of Indians. If you have any questions or comments on the episode, write in to podcast@thinkpragati.com. You can also ask the hosts anything on twitter at @zeusisdead.

Read his latest research publications, including on ancient DNA from the Indus Valley Civilisation, on Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=AYZNs9wAAAAJ&hl=en

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Genome sequencing and mapping is unearthing new knowledge about the origin of humans and human civilisation. More than that, genome analysis is also yielding new insights about human health, and will be vital for medicines of the 21st century. It is time to talk about the many Indian genomes, and the great genetic diversity of Indians, 28 years after the Human Genome Project was launched. Since this episode was first aired in September 2018, there has been fascinating new research expanding our understanding of how humans populated India and South Asia. Most recently, the first ancient genome from the Indus Valley Civlisation was analysed and reported in the journal Cell. <a href="https://www.ccmb.res.in/index.php?view=scientist&mid=0&id=63&grpid=55)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr Kumarasamy Thangaraj</a> joins <a href="https://twitter.com/zeusisdead" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pavan Srinath</a> and guest host <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNaikMic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr Shambhavi Naik</a> on Episode 61 of the Pragati Podcast to talk about genes, history and health challenges in India. Dr Thangaraj is a renowned scientist working at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, CCMB, Hyderabad. He has published extensively on the origin of humans, on genetics and disease and how they affect the lives of Indians. If you have any questions or comments on the episode, write in to <a href="mailto:podcast@thinkpragati.com">podcast@thinkpragati.com</a>. You can also ask the hosts anything on twitter at @zeusisdead. Read his latest research publications, including on ancient DNA from the Indus Valley Civilisation, on Google Scholar: <a href="https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=AYZNs9wAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=AYZNs9wAAAAJ&hl=en</a> Follow The Pragati Podcast on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/pragatipod" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://instagram.com/pragatipod</a> Follow Pragati on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thinkpragati" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://twitter.com/thinkpragati</a> Follow Pragati on Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thinkpragati" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://facebook.com/thinkpragati</a> Subscribe & listen to The Pragati Podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/in/podcast/the-pragati-podcast/id1228156028?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-pragati-podcast/1/FnNydIp,yaI_" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saavn</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JgBw5GZFOmUWGeaN4RZsl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Pragati-Podcast-id533119?country=in" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Castbox</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL3RoZXByYWdhdGlwb2RjYXN0Lml2bS5saWJzeW5wcm8uY29tL3Jzcw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://audioboom.com/channel/the-pragati-podcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AudioBoom</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSKyotZqJHk&list=PLcBVsra3A46rdbOES7GtpX10VYeJjBQZ4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a> or any other podcast app. We are there everywhere. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: <a href="https://ivm.today/android" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS: <a href="https://ivm.today/ios" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at <a href="http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/</a>

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a lot more brain fodder at www.thinkpragati.com.

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath talks to scholars and experts on everything from India's unique genetics to why China isn't really trying to take over the world. New episodes out every Thursday. The Pragati Podcast is the titular podcast of the online magazine Pragati, and has a lot more brain fodder at www.thinkpragati.com.

Take a step back from noisy political debates and tune in to rich conversations on India and the world. The Pragati Podcast is a weekly talkshow on public policy, economics and international relations. Science-geek-turned-policy-wonk Pavan Srinath

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Genome sequencing and mapping is unearthing new knowledge about the origin of humans and human civilisation. More than that, genome analysis is also yielding new insights about human health, and will be vital for medicines of the 21st century. It is...