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Bioinformatics is the application of information techniques for the storage, retrieval, and analysis of large quantities of biological data.

AHRI partners with BGI Genomics to boost its genomics and precision medicine capabilities

On October 13, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) and BGI Genomics signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance the Institute's genomics and precision medicine capabilities.

21 Nov 2023

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Between 17 and 24 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, a deeply debilitating and difficult-to-diagnose condition.

21 Nov 2023

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

Treating cancer is becoming increasingly complex, but also offers more and more possibilities. After all, the better a tumor's biology and genetic features are understood, the more treatment approaches there are.

20 Nov 2023

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.

16 Nov 2023

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

The advent of whole genome sequencing technology has prompted an explosion in research into how genetics are associated with disease risk.

15 Nov 2023

New diagnostic workflow improves detection of 5q-spinal muscular atrophy

5q-spinal muscular atrophy (5q-SMA) is one of the more common types of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affecting around one in ten thousand individuals worldwide.

15 Nov 2023

New research explores the unique effects of ADHD medications on Drosophila brain cells

The effect of two drugs used for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

15 Nov 2023

Call for global action to utilize genomic surveillance to address antimicrobial resistance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, genomic surveillance proved vital in helping understand the evolution and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

14 Nov 2023

Discovery of two new enzymes offers easier ways to study and manufacture complex natural chemicals

Slumbering among thousands of bacterial strains in a collection of natural specimens at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, several fragile vials held something unexpected, and possibly very useful.

13 Nov 2023

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

The potential of the transcriptome of tumor-adjacent normal lung tissue in predicting the prognosis of lung cancer.

13 Nov 2023

Mini-summit to address how informatics can help resolve health effects of climate change

Regenstrief Institute, the International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA), the International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (IAHSI) and the American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) are hosting a mini-summit at the AMIA 2023 Annual Symposium to address how informatics can help resolve health issues caused by climate change.

10 Nov 2023

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

Andrew Buchanan on the Future of Biologics and AI

10 Nov 2023

MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of its Institute for Data Science in Oncology (IDSO), which integrates the most advanced computational and data science approaches with the institution's extensive scientific and clinical expertise to significantly improve patient's lives by transforming cancer care and research.

9 Nov 2023

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

High fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice.

9 Nov 2023

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis of the tumors themselves, according to new research led by NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center.

8 Nov 2023

PacBio enables rare and inherited disease research by adding tertiary analysis partners to PacBio Compatible

Partnerships maximize value of HiFi data and complete the full end-to-end workflow for PacBio customers.

From PacBio 1 Nov 2023

From Cells to Drugs: How Cell Painting is Transforming Drug Discovery

In this interview, Jordi Carreras delves into the fascinating world of Cell Painting, a powerful technology gaining momentum in drug discovery. He shares insights into his groundbreaking research, the unique aspects of Phenaros' drug discovery platform, and the synergy between academia and industry.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 1 Nov 2023

New AI tool could lead to precision medicine by predicting drug response

An ideal medicine for one person may prove ineffective or harmful for someone else, and predicting who could benefit from a given drug has been difficult.

31 Oct 2023

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

News-Medical sits down with Dr. Federico Dajas-Bailador, a leading expert in axon biology and drug discovery.

From ELRIG (UK) Ltd. 31 Oct 2023

New blood test revolutionizes early cancer detection in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome patients

Canadian researchers develop a cell-free DNA-based multimodal assay for early cancer detection in patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a high-cancer-risk condition. The assay outperforms conventional methods, promising more sensitive and less invasive cancer surveillance.

29 Oct 2023

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AHRI partners with BGI Genomics to boost its genomics and precision medicine capabilities

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

New diagnostic workflow improves detection of 5q-spinal muscular atrophy

New research explores the unique effects of ADHD medications on Drosophila brain cells

Call for global action to utilize genomic surveillance to address antimicrobial resistance

Discovery of two new enzymes offers easier ways to study and manufacture complex natural chemicals

Pioneering study finds predictive biomarker in lung adenocarcinoma

Mini-summit to address how informatics can help resolve health effects of climate change

Data, Design, and Discovery: Andrew Buchanan's Impact on Biologics Innovation

MD Anderson Cancer launches Institute for Data Science in to transform cancer care and research

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

Gene expression in nearby healthy tissue may be a better predictor of lung cancer recurrence

PacBio enables rare and inherited disease research by adding tertiary analysis partners to PacBio Compatible

From Cells to Drugs: How Cell Painting is Transforming Drug Discovery

New AI tool could lead to precision medicine by predicting drug response

Axon Biology & The Future of Drug Discovery: A Deep Dive with Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador

New blood test revolutionizes early cancer detection in Li-Fraumeni Syndrome patients

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