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Genomics, Desert Adaptation & Integrative Medicine | IIT Jodhpur

How can genomics help us understand why individuals respond differently to disease? What can the Thar Desert teach us about adaptation, resilience, and sustainable living? And can ancient healthcare knowledge be studied through the lens of modern genomics?

This video explores these questions through an interdisciplinary approach connecting genomics, ecology, biotechnology, Ayurveda, and modern medicine.

The research highlights:
Genetic diversity and its role in disease susceptibility and personalised healthcare
Genomic and ecological studies of adaptation in the extreme Thar Desert environment. Medicinal plants and desert-derived phytochemicals for potential therapeutic applications
Bio-inspired approaches to sustainability and engineering
Evidence-based integration of Ayurveda with modern biomedical science
Genomic approaches to understanding concepts such as Prakriti and Vikriti
Development of personalised and region-specific approaches to health and disease management

The work brings together genomics, environmental science, traditional knowledge, and emerging technologies to explore solutions relevant to both human health and the sustainability of desert ecosystems.