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  Genomics is the study of the structure, function, and evolution of genetic information in organisms. It involves the analysis of DNA sequences and their interactions with other molecules to understand how genes and genomes function. In recent years, advances in DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized genomics research, making it possible to rapidly and inexpensively sequence entire genomes and transcriptomes. This has led to a better understanding of the genetic basis of diseases, the evolution of species, and the mechanisms underlying gene expression and regulation. Some of the key areas of research in genomics include: Personalized medicine: Genomics has the potential to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases by enabling the development of personalized medicine. By analyzing a patient's genome, doctors can identify genetic variants that may increase the risk of certain diseases or affect their response to treatment, and tailor therapies accordingly...

  The US  Federal Trade Commission   on Wednesday accused Meta's   Facebook  of misleading parents about protections for children and proposed tightening an existing agreement on privacy to include a ban on making money from minors' data. Specifically, the FTC said Face book misled parents about how much control they had over who their children had contact with in the Messenger Kids app and was deceptive about how much access app developers had to users' private data, breaching a 2019 agreement on privacy. The FTC's proposed changes include barring Facebook from making money off data collected on users under the age of 18, including in its virtual reality business. It would also face expanded limitations in using facial recognition technology. Google, Meta Executives Push Back Against Canada Online News Bill Meta  shares fell as much as 2 percent on Wednesday but pared most of those losses and were off 0.3 percent at $238.50 (roughly Rs. 19,400). ...

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament on February 1, 2023. But what are the biggest Financial Budget highlights for the common person? Take a look   Budget 2023-24 Highlights 1. Tax Rebate Limit Revised to ₹7 Lakh Under the old and new income tax regimes, individuals with income of up to ₹5 lakhs are not required to pay any taxes after claiming the standard deduction benefit. In Budget 2023, this rebate limit has been revised to ₹7 lakhs for the new regime. In other words, if your income in the financial year is up to ₹7 lakhs, you’ll not have to pay any income tax. Before Budget 2023-24:  Tax Rebate Limit of ₹5 Lakh After Budget 2023-24:  Tax Rebate Limit of ₹7 Lakh *Note- The new income tax regime has now been made the default tax regime. But citizens have the option to use the older regime.   2. New Income Tax Slabs The tax structure of the new income tax regime has also been revised under Budget 2023-24. While the...

  Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has announced that its CEO, Sundar Pichai, received a total compensation package of approximately $226 million (Rs 1,846 crore) in 2022. This is more than 800 times the median employee's pay at the company. The details of Pichai's compensation were disclosed in a securities filing last month and employees were soon to share memes and jokes on it. As per CNBC, on an internal Google employees forum a post read, “Ruth’s cost savings applied to everyone… except our hardworking VPS and CEO.” Meanwhile, another one said, “Sundar accepting $226 million while laying off 12k Googlers, cutting perks, and destroying morale and culture.” According to the filing, the majority of Pichai's compensation came in the form of stock awards, which were valued at around $218 million. This is not the first time that Pichai has received a significant compensation package. In 2021, he received a total of $281 million, which was also largely comprised of sto...

  KL Rahul,   who limped off the ground , during Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday is expected to miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League. While exact details on the nature of his injury is yet to be shared by the franchise or the BCCI, it is understood that the opener will fly to Mumbai to undergo scans and then will head to the National Cricket Academy for rehabilitation. As things stand, Rahul’s participation in the World Test Championship final – where he was being prepped to play as a wicket-keeper – is also in serious doubt. A clear picture on his availability is expected only after he undergoes tests in Mumbai, but according to those in the know, Rahul will at least need a month’s time to fully recover. With the WTC final against Australia slated for June 7, and the team set to depart on May 29, the 31-year-old is racing against time to be fit for the showpiece event. While the selectors have already announced a 15-member...