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New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

As people age, the DNA in their cells begins to accumulate genetic mutations. Mosaic chromosomal alterations (mCAs), a category of mutations acquired in blood cells, are linked with a 10-fold increased risk of developing blood cancer.

1 Nov 2023

Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

In this interview, Grace Liu from Sino Biological discusses the crucial role of biomarkers in cancer prevention and diagnosis and how they can help guide treatment decisions.

From Sino Biological Inc. 24 Oct 2023

AI helps neurosurgeons identify brain tumor types on the spot

What type of brain tumor does this patient have? AI technology helps to determine this as early as during surgery, within 1.5 hours. This process normally takes a week.

11 Oct 2023

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Scientists testing a new method of sequencing single cells have unexpectedly changed our understanding of the rules of genetics.

6 Oct 2023

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

Broken String Biosciences, a genomics company building a technology platform to drive the development of cell and gene therapies that are safer by design, today announced the expansion of its senior leadership team.

From Broken String Biosciences 2 Oct 2023

VAX-seq: the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?

Researchers proposed a simplified approach for analyzing mRNA vaccines using long-read sequencing.

22 Sep 2023

MGI Partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to Undergo Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Asian-Prevalent Cancers

MGI Tech Singapore Pte, Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, recently entered a research partnership with National Cancer Centre Singapore ("NCCS") to facilitate comprehensive, multi-dimensional genomic profiling of Asian-prevalent cancers using MGI's core DNBSEQ™ technology.

From MGI 18 Sep 2023

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

Babies and young children with more mature communities of bacteria present in their gut are less likely to develop allergy-related wheezing or asthma, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy.

11 Sep 2023

Study reveals heart failure insights at single-cell level

Researchers examined the cell-intrinsic effects of hematopoietic stem cells with somatic mutations in circulating cells from heart failure patients.

6 Sep 2023

Illumina's board appoints Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D. as its new Chief Executive Officer

llumina today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 25, 2023.

From Illumina, Inc. 5 Sep 2023

Complete Genomics Garners the Prestigious 2023 R&D 100 Awards for Cutting-Edge Innovation

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, 23 August, 2023- Complete Genomics, Inc., a pioneering genomic sequencing company, today proudly received the honor of the R&D 100 Awards from R&D World Magazine, often referred to as the “Oscars of Innovation”.

From BGI Genomics 24 Aug 2023

Y chromosome fully mapped for the first time

What was once the final frontier of the human genome -; the Y chromosome -; has just been mapped out in its entirety.

23 Aug 2023

The Alliance for Genomic Discovery announces founding biopharma members: AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, and Merck

Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, in collaboration with Nashville Biosciences, LLC, a leading clinical and genomic data company and wholly owned subsidiary of VUMC, today announced the five founding members of the Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

17 Aug 2023

Molecular insights: Detecting gene fusions offers new avenues for advanced cancer management

Study identifies gene fusions to understand their relationship with observed pathologies in cancer patients.

8 Aug 2023

Merck awards 2023 Future Insight Prize for research into air sensor to detect pandemic pathogens

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, awarded its 2023 Future Insight Prize to Khalid Salaita, professor of chemistry at Emory University. The award comes with $540,000 to fund the next phase of research into an air sensor that can continuously monitor indoor spaces for pathogens that can cause pandemics.

17 Jul 2023

DNA Sequencing News and Research

New study provides insights about mosaic chromosomal alterations in diverse populations

Utilizing Biomarkers in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment

AI helps neurosurgeons identify brain tumor types on the spot

Study reveals unexpected variation in genetic code of protist

Broken String Biosciences strengthens senior leadership team to accelerate product development and commercialization

VAX-seq: the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?

MGI Partners with National Cancer Centre Singapore to Undergo Comprehensive Genomic Profiling of Asian-Prevalent Cancers

Mature gut microbiota in early infancy may protect against wheezing and allergies

Study reveals heart failure insights at single-cell level

Illumina's board appoints Jacob Thaysen, Ph.D. as its new Chief Executive Officer

Complete Genomics Garners the Prestigious 2023 R&D 100 Awards for Cutting-Edge Innovation

Y chromosome fully mapped for the first time

The Alliance for Genomic Discovery announces founding biopharma members: AbbVie, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, and Merck

Molecular insights: Detecting gene fusions offers new avenues for advanced cancer management

Merck awards 2023 Future Insight Prize for research into air sensor to detect pandemic pathogens

Breast cancer and MEN1: exploring the connection

Camena Bioscience closes $10m Series A financing as demand for DNA synthesis technology increases

Could mutated blood cells hold the key to lower Alzheimer's risk?

Complete Genomics Announces Updated Mission and New Partnerships on 18th Anniversary

OICR funding to help six Ontario-based research teams improve the lives of cancer patients

Sequencing & Genomics: Elevating Science and Healthcare eBook

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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