BHU scientists develop world's largest database of genes linked to skin, hair and eye colour

Varanasi, Nov 14 (UNI) Scientists at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have developed the world's most comprehensive database of genes and genetic variations associated with human skin, hair and eye colour, providing a valuable resource for medical professionals and genetic researchers worldwide. The digital platform, named the Human Pigmentation Database (HPDB), brings together information on 5,146 genetic variations and 111 pigmentation-related disorders. The research team from the Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science, BHU, developed the database by compiling and integrating findings from 663 scientific research papers. The study has been published in the international journal Frontiers in Bioinformatics. Until…