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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

Scientist unlocks potential of stem cells for repairing neural damage to brain

A QUT scientist is hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain.

5 Jun 2014

Tumor sequencing offers new insights for management of lung cancer

Tumor sequencing of several different lung cancers and their surrounding tissue complicates the prevailing theory of linear lung cancer progression and offers new insights for management of this deadly cancer, according to a new Mayo Clinic study.

4 Jun 2014

Pathway Genomics introduces BRCA One for One program to detect breast and ovarian cancer

Pathway Genomics Corporation, a San Diego-based CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory that offers genetic testing services globally, today announced it has launched BRCATrueTM, a next-generation sequencing and deletion/duplication analysis that can detect mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes linked to breast, ovarian and other types of cancer.

3 Jun 2014

Appistry announces agreement with PGDx to include CancerSelect panel in Appistry CloudDx

Appistry, Inc., a leading provider of tools, software, and services that bring the power of genomics to next-generation medicine, today announced an agreement with Personal Genome Diagnostics (PGDx) to include the company's CancerSelect™ panel in Appistry's recently released Appistry CloudDx™ genomics testing service.

31 May 2014

Blood gene expression profile identifies patients with elevated risk of cardiovascular death

A study of 338 patients with coronary artery disease has identified a gene expression profile associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular death. Used with other indicators such as biochemical markers and family history, the profile - based on a simple blood test - may help identify patients who could benefit from personalized treatment and counseling designed to address risk factors.

30 May 2014

MedPage and CollabRx introduce CancerRx to help oncologists, pathologists

MedPage Today, a property of Everyday Health, Inc. and CollabRx, Inc. announced today the introduction of a new physician resource, CancerRx,™ an IOS application designed to help oncologists and pathologists navigate the complex landscape of oncology therapeutic options.

28 May 2014

Findings may help medical researchers identify effective drug targets for triple negative breast cancer

The suppression of two genes reduce breast cancer tumor formation and metastasis by interfering with blood vessel formation and recruitment, report scientists from Houston Methodist and five other institutions in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (now online).

28 May 2014

Study gives hints about male versus female risk for certain psychiatric disorders

Puberty is the defining process of adolescent development, beginning a cascade of changes throughout the body, including the brain.

27 May 2014

Immucor's PreciseType HEA test receives FDA approval to predict blood compatibility

Immucor, Inc., a global leader in transfusion and transplantation diagnostics, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the company's PreciseType HEA test.

23 May 2014

Agios Pharmaceuticals to present AG-221 Phase 1 study results at EHA meeting

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in the fields of cancer metabolism and inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs), today announced that new clinical data from the Phase 1 study of AG-221, an orally available, selective, potent inhibitor of the mutated IDH2 protein, will be highlighted in an oral presentation at the 19th Congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA) taking place June 12 -15, 2014 in Milan, Italy.

22 May 2014

Group of 11 genes could help predict alcoholism risk

A group of 11 genes can successfully predict whether an individual is at increased risk of alcoholism, a research team from the United States and Germany reported Tuesday.

22 May 2014

New 5-layer flask enhances cell culture production

Porvair Sciences has announced a new 5-layer cell culture flask developed to fulfil the need of the growing number of applications that require large numbers of cells.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 22 May 2014

Researchers use computer simulations to identify drugs most likely to kill cancer cells

Researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center have used computer simulations of cancer cells - cancer avatars - to identify drugs most likely to kill cancer cells isolated from patients' brain tumors.

22 May 2014

GSA announce winners of GSA Poster Awards at 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference

The Genetics Society of America (GSA) and the Drosophila research community are pleased to announce the winners of GSA Poster Awards at the 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference, which took place in San Diego, March 26-30, 2014.

21 May 2014

New LASER could revolutionize medicine and our knowledge of the human genome

Within the framework of the European ATLAS project, a team of researchers in Naples has created a LASER-based prototype that could revolutionize medicine and our knowledge of the human genome.

21 May 2014

Three Chicago-area universities to share research facilities at reduced cost

As research funding from the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies shrinks, cooperation among Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago is expanding.

20 May 2014

Researchers test genomic sequencing for women with triple negative breast cancer

Indiana University cancer researchers are testing whether therapy incorporating advanced genomic technology will provide better outcomes than current treatments for those with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

15 May 2014

Introduction to Solid State ChIP technology

A new instructional video from Porvair Sciences explains exactly how to conduct a ChIP assay for epigenetic research starting from a confluent monolayer of human cells.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 14 May 2014

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Two major new research centres at The University of Manchester aimed at improving the lives of people with arthritis are to be officially launched on May 19.

14 May 2014

Metabolon, GSK sign research collaboration agreement

Metabolon, Inc., a leading diagnostics and research services company offering metabolomics research platforms, has entered into a collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline to provide metabolomic profiling services and to collaborate on other research projects leveraging Metabolon's leading DiscoveryHD4 platform.

14 May 2014

Genomics News and Research

Further Reading

Scientist unlocks potential of stem cells for repairing neural damage to brain

Tumor sequencing offers new insights for management of lung cancer

Pathway Genomics introduces BRCA One for One program to detect breast and ovarian cancer

Appistry announces agreement with PGDx to include CancerSelect panel in Appistry CloudDx

Blood gene expression profile identifies patients with elevated risk of cardiovascular death

MedPage and CollabRx introduce CancerRx to help oncologists, pathologists

Findings may help medical researchers identify effective drug targets for triple negative breast cancer

Study gives hints about male versus female risk for certain psychiatric disorders

Immucor's PreciseType HEA test receives FDA approval to predict blood compatibility

Agios Pharmaceuticals to present AG-221 Phase 1 study results at EHA meeting

Group of 11 genes could help predict alcoholism risk

New 5-layer flask enhances cell culture production

Researchers use computer simulations to identify drugs most likely to kill cancer cells

GSA announce winners of GSA Poster Awards at 55th Annual Drosophila Research Conference

New LASER could revolutionize medicine and our knowledge of the human genome

Three Chicago-area universities to share research facilities at reduced cost

Researchers test genomic sequencing for women with triple negative breast cancer

Introduction to Solid State ChIP technology

Two new Manchester research centres aim at improving lives of people with arthritis

Metabolon, GSK sign research collaboration agreement

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