Institute of Human Genetics: News

Breakthrough in understanding presence of Lynch syndrome across cancer types in India

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:58:00 GMT

Using a common biomarker across 11 different tumour types to detect a common hereditary cancer predisposition syndrome, data from India's largest study shows.

First comprehensive characterisation of Niemann-Pick C disease in India

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:32:51 GMT

FRIGE scientists leads India's 16 year study on comprehensive clinical and molecular characterisation of an ultra-rare disorder in India.

FRIGE - Internship and Training Program (Winter Edition 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:11:53 GMT

Genetics is currently going through a rapid expansion in its suite of techniques and technologies. Understanding these technologies and utilising them in clinical research and diagnostic settings is key for their robust implementation in clinics.

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Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:39:44 GMT

We are a world class research-intensive institute. We deliver clinical diagnostics, genetic counselling, teaching and R&D of the highest quality. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

FRIGE - Internship and Training Program (Summer Edition 2026)

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:30:38 GMT

FRIGE scientists develop India's first national biobank for Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:13:49 GMT

Scientists develop and deploy India's first national biobank for rare disease- Lysosomal Storage Disorders- comprising of over 500 patients.

Breakthrough in understanding the genetic cause of severe male infertility in India

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:48:09 GMT

Sequencing based technology is developing a new paradigm in understanding the cause and providing tailored reproductive options to men with infertility, data from a large cohort shows.

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Sun, 30 Nov 2025 05:40:20 GMT

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Mon, 24 Nov 2025 07:38:21 GMT

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FRIGE - Internship and Training Program (Winter Edition 2025)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:01:12 GMT

FRIGE scientists analyse utility of prenatal diagnosis for preventing rare genetic disorders in India

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:59:13 GMT

Systematic analysis of data of over 1700 prenatal samples from tertiary centre during 14 year period shows ~25% babies affected with a genetic disease.

FRIGE scientists decipher role of structural variants in autism

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:02:18 GMT

India's first systematic and cutting-edge genetic study in 23 children with autism spectrum disorder explored the role of long-read whole genome sequencing and structural variants in the cause of autism.

FRIGE - Internship, Training and Dissertation Program (Summer Edition 2025)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:22:24 GMT

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Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:05:31 GMT

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FRIGE scientists discover India's first founder variant in MLH1 gene associated with Lynch syndrome

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 02:26:07 GMT

Founder variant that is observed in approximately 6.4% of all Lynch syndrome patients, the most common hereditary cancer disease, has been discovered.

FRIGE scientists analyse burden of complex chromosomal rearrangements in India

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:03:44 GMT

Systematic analysis of data of over 4200 couples with clinical history of repeated foetal loss from tertiary centre during 30 year period shows role of complex chromosomal rearrangements.

FRIGE part of the International Human Ring Chromosome consortium

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:08:20 GMT

A large international collaboration consisting of teams from USA, UK, Europe and India are working together to understand the incidence, aetiology, detection mechanisms and guideline preparation.

FRIGE scientists analyse burden of rare genetic disorders in India

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:36:32 GMT

Systematic analysis of data of over 3000 patients from tertiary centre during 22 year period shows 3000 patients with rare genetic diseases across 14 major disease groups.

FRIGE-Sanofi DISHA Program: Free of cost diagnosis for common lysosomal storage disorders

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 20:55:05 GMT

FRIGE and Sanofi have partnered to develop DISHA program- a comprehensive program for diagnosis of common lysosomal storage disorders in India.

30th Anniversary of Genetics Pioneer Institution

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:12:17 GMT

An institution that started from a small room with a dining table has metamorphized into a state-of-art diagnostics and translation research powerhouse in the arena of genetics and genomics in India.

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Fri, 20 Sep 2024 03:45:49 GMT

FRIGE - Internship, Training and Dissertation Program (Winter Edition)

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:31:19 GMT

Celebrating Autism awareness month and World Parkinson Day

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:28:12 GMT

With neurological disorders on the rise, understanding their cause, diagnostic methods, management, treatment and prevention is ever more crucial than before.

FRIGE scientists initiate study on hereditary cancer

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:45:54 GMT

India's first systematic epidemiological study on the genetic contribution behind common cancers begins.

Improving understanding of the role of NEUROG1 gene in autism

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:33:00 GMT

A large study in Indian children with autism identified NEUROG1 to play a role in causing autism spectrum disorder together with cranial dysinnervation syndrome.

48th Annual Meeting and International Conference of the Indian Society of Human Genetics

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:34:08 GMT

India's biggest human genetics and genomics meet of 2024 is organised by the Foundation for Research in Genetics and Endocrinology along with Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre.

FRIGE scientists decipher genetic architecture of autism in India

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 08:14:01 GMT

India's first systematic genetic study in 101 children with autism spectrum disorder has shown a significant contribution of de novo mutation towards aetiology of ASD.

FRIGE and Dr Jivraj Mehta Hospital join hands to create state-of-the-art Genetics OPD in public hospital

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 15:46:11 GMT

FRIGE and Dr. Jivraj Mehta Hospital begin a new chapter in personalised, precision and preventative healthcare by launching the first genetics OPD at the hospital.

Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2022- Ancient Human DNA and Human Evolution

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:16:15 GMT

Svante Paabo made pathbreaking discoveries on human evolution using ancient DNA of Neanderthals and Denisovans- and his work spawned the field of palaeogenomics.

Daily resistant starch prevents cancers in Lynch syndrome patients

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:08:00 GMT

A randomised controlled trial in people with Lynch syndrome has shown a significant cancer prevention effect from resistant starch, found in a range of daily food items such as slightly green bananas and oats.