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

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have identified new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.

8 May 2023

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

A major challenge in human genetics is understanding which parts of the genome drive specific traits or contribute to disease risk. This challenge is even greater for genetic variants found in the 98% of the genome that does not encode proteins.

5 May 2023

Cannabis product authenticity: a metabolomic big data approach

Researchers examined the aspects of the authentomics of cannabis products.

5 May 2023

The Evolution of Molecular Biology

In this interview, Istvan Szatmari, the Head of The Genomic Core Facility at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, talks to NewsMed about the evolution of Molecular Biology.

From MGI 4 May 2023

The African Personalized Medicine Agenda

In this interview, Rizwana Mia, the Senior Program Manager at South African Medical Research Council, talks to News Medical about the African personalized medicine agenda.

From MGI 4 May 2023

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

In this interview, Davide Cacchiarelli, Molecular Biology and Genomics Professor at the University of Naples talks to NewsMed about how the COVID pandemic has highlighted the vital role of genomic surveillance and improved genomics.

From MGI 4 May 2023

Advancing the development of vaccines through recombinant technology

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Amy Sheng, the head of CRO at Sino Biological, about current developments in the field of vaccine development through recombinant techniques.

From Sino Biological Inc. 4 May 2023

Genomic study helps develop mRNA vaccine candidate against dengue virus

Researchers in India say that data from a detailed genomic study of the dengue virus has helped them develop an mRNA (messenger RNA) vaccine candidate capable of neutralizing all four strains of the pathogen.

3 May 2023

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

Researchers at Lund University have shown that diabetes can be divided into five subgroups, and that there are genetic differences between the four subgroups relating to type 2 diabetes.

3 May 2023

UC San Francisco will be first hospital in California to offer pharmacogenetic testing

Beginning May 9, UC San Francisco will be the first hospital in California, and one of only a few nationwide, to offer pharmacogenetic testing.

2 May 2023

Rising bovine brucellosis outbreaks in Israel threaten dairy farms, public health

Researchers analyze Brucella melitensis outbreaks that affected dairy farms in Israel from 2006 to 2021.

2 May 2023

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Researchers discuss major healthcare-associated pathogens, as well as current and future public health priorities related to these microorganisms.

2 May 2023

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Epilepsy affects approximately 1-in-26 people and the most common form, known as temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE), often cannot be adequately treated with anti-seizure medications.

2 May 2023

Heterogeneity of autism makes clinical trials difficult, says CHLA expert

Each year in the U.S. the incidence of autism spectrum disorder increases, yet the number of medications to treat the core features of autism remains stuck at zero.

28 Apr 2023

New strategy for identifying small molecules offers a promising path for discovering targeted drugs

Scripps Research scientists have developed a new strategy for identifying small molecules that can change the function of proteins, offering a promising path for discovering targeted drugs.

27 Apr 2023

Insomnia drug shows potential as an effective treatment for opioid use disorder

The insomnia drug suvorexant (Belsomra) might be an effective treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a preclinical study from Scripps Research.

27 Apr 2023

3D genome mapping may lead to the treatment of deadliest pediatric brain tumors

Researchers led by Sanford Burnham Prebys assistant professor Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., are leveraging the latest technology to take a never-before-seen look at ependymoma, one of the deadliest pediatric brain tumors.

27 Apr 2023

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

In a discovery that could improve the survival of bladder cancer patients, Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a biomarker signature test to predict which tumors will respond to immunotherapy.

27 Apr 2023

MGI and South Australian genomics centre introduce DNBSEQ-T7 to supercharge genomics research in Australia

Brisbane, Australia 27th April 2023 - MGI and South Australian Genomics Centre (SAGC) are proud to announce their joint efforts to advance genomics research in Australia by introducing the country's first commercial ultra-high throughput sequencer DNBSEQ-T7*, through MGI's local distributor Decode Science.

From MGI 27 Apr 2023

MGI announces new customer experience center in South Korea with BMS

Cheonan, South Korea, 26 April 2023 – MGI Tech Co. Ltd. (MGI), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today celebrated the opening of its Customer Experience Center (CEC) in South Korea. In partnership with one of the country’s leading companies in life science technology, BMS (Bio-Medical science Co., Ltd.), the new CEC based in Cheonan aims to provide local customers and partners with the first-hand access to MGI's cutting-edge products.

From MGI 27 Apr 2023

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Further Reading

NIH researchers identify new genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia

New approach addresses the challenge of directly connecting genetic variants to human traits, health

Cannabis product authenticity: a metabolomic big data approach

The Evolution of Molecular Biology

The African Personalized Medicine Agenda

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

Advancing the development of vaccines through recombinant technology

Genomic study helps develop mRNA vaccine candidate against dengue virus

Swedish research offers insights to improve the treatment of type 2 diabetes in India

UC San Francisco will be first hospital in California to offer pharmacogenetic testing

Rising bovine brucellosis outbreaks in Israel threaten dairy farms, public health

Genome-based surveillance offers new hope in the fight against healthcare-associated infections

Study sheds new light on the role of somatic mutations in temporal lobe epilepsy

Heterogeneity of autism makes clinical trials difficult, says CHLA expert

New strategy for identifying small molecules offers a promising path for discovering targeted drugs

Insomnia drug shows potential as an effective treatment for opioid use disorder

3D genome mapping may lead to the treatment of deadliest pediatric brain tumors

Biomarker signature test can predict tumor response to bladder cancer immunotherapy

MGI and South Australian genomics centre introduce DNBSEQ-T7 to supercharge genomics research in Australia

MGI announces new customer experience center in South Korea with BMS

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