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First chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak
June 13 , 2025
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- Specialists from four institutions of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have assembled the first-ever chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak.
- The Indian yak (Bos grunniens) is often called the ‘ship of the Himalayas’.
- The bovine animal has long been recognised for its resilience and adaptability to extreme conditions.
- In India, yaks are found above 7,000 feet in Ladakh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
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