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What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Researchers performed an observational study to determine the prevalence of germline genetic testing among all patients aged 20 years or older diagnosed with cancer between January 1, 2013, and March 31, 2019, in two United States, California and Georgia.

8 Jun 2023

Experts investigate the correlation between BORIS mutations and protein expression

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on May 26, 2023, entitled, "Association of mutation and expression of the brother of the regulator of imprinted sites (BORIS) gene with breast cancer progression."

6 Jun 2023

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

Researchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter in the ongoing study of the BabySeq Project, with new findings on infants and families who have been followed for 3-5 years.

6 Jun 2023

What does ChatGPT mean for biology and the environment?

Exploring the potential of ChatGPT in the fields of biology and environmental science, this research paper investigates the implications and applications of using ChatGPT for advancing knowledge and understanding in these domains.

17 May 2023

New NIH program seeks to discover and catalog the breadth of somatic mosaicism in human tissues

The National Institutes of Health is launching a new program, the Common Fund's Somatic Mosaicism Across Human Tissues Network, that aims to transform our knowledge of how much genetic variation there is in the cells and tissues throughout our bodies.

11 May 2023

Researchers release new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences

Researchers have released a new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences that captures substantially more diversity from different human populations than what was previously available.

10 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

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

In this interview, Mathias Uhlen, the Director of the Human Protein Atlas, talks to NewsMed about the Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine.

From MGI 4 May 2023

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

In this interview, we speak to Professor Mark Thomas about his latest research into lactase persistence and how it has evolved over the years.

3 May 2023

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

Sudden, unexplained child mortality is a tragedy; determining the cause of death is important for improving healthcare and providing loved ones with closure.

27 Apr 2023

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

In this inspiring interview, we speak to Dr. Radoje Drmanac, co-founder of Complete Genomics, about the past, present, and future of genomics research.

From MGI 13 Apr 2023

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

Proteins are components of every cell. How they have changed in the course of evolution for the purpose of taking on new functions in the body, has long been a subject of research.

12 Apr 2023

Study to measure the impact of whole genome sequencing in patients with cardiovascular disease

Henry Ford Health research teams are launching a series of clinical studies in partnership with Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, to assess the impact of comprehensive genomic testing in various disease areas.

11 Apr 2023

New method estimates mutation risks due to residual radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster

Ionizing radiation from nuclear disasters are known to be harmful to the natural environment. The Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant meltdown that occurred in 2011 is a prominent example of such a disaster in recent memory.

7 Apr 2023

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

Increasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

27 Mar 2023

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

From INTEGRA Biosciences 23 Mar 2023

Pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole treatment

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Pathogens, researchers in the United States of America (USA) and Canada found molecular evidence that the parasitic hookworms (Ancylostoma caninum) in pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole, a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug used for infection control.

22 Mar 2023

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

Illumina Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that its first product based on its novel Illumina Complete Long Read technology is now available to order.

From Illumina, Inc. 22 Mar 2023

DNA Sequencing News and Research

What was the prevalence of germline genetic testing among patients diagnosed with cancer in California and Georgia between 2013 and 2019?

Experts investigate the correlation between BORIS mutations and protein expression

Large-scale comprehensive sequencing helps downstream medical care in newborns

What does ChatGPT mean for biology and the environment?

New NIH program seeks to discover and catalog the breadth of somatic mosaicism in human tissues

Researchers release new high-quality collection of reference human genome sequences

The Evolution of Molecular Biology

The African Personalized Medicine Agenda

How the COVID pandemic has improved genomics

The Human Protein Atlas and Precision Medicine

What is lactase persistence, and how did it evolve?

Advanced DNA sequencing technique reveals the reason for COVID-19 related sudden child mortality

From Sanger Sequencing to the Human Genome Project: The Evolution of DNA Sequencing Technology

Researchers conduct experiments comparing de novo proteins with computer-generated proteins

Study to measure the impact of whole genome sequencing in patients with cardiovascular disease

New method estimates mutation risks due to residual radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster

New statement suggests next steps to interpret incidentally identified gene variants related to heart disease

INTEGRA Biosciences’ products offer flexibility in the post-pandemic era

Pet dogs across the USA are becoming increasingly resistant to benzimidazole treatment

Illumina launches its first product enabling long- and short-read sequencing on one instrument

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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