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MAPLE: A phylogenetic tool for pandemic-scale genome data

Medical Xpress

With the huge abundance of genomic data generated from life science experiments, processing large datasets remains a challenge in the field of bioinformatics.

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Bioinformatics Jobs: How to Succeed in This Competitive Space

XTalks

Bioinformatics jobs are commonly found in the fields of computer information science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, computational biology, proteomics and medical informatics. The Human Genome Project could not have succeeded without the use of bioinformatics. Bioinformatics Analyst. Job Description.

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Bioinformatic exploration of perivascular space discovers 24 genomic risk loci

Medical Xpress

An international team of 79 researchers have collaborated on a study published in Nature Medicine to delve into perivascular spaces (PVS), a poorly understood artifact seen in magnetic resonance imaging of cerebral small vessel disease, a leading cause of stroke and dementia.

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CancerVar: A New Bioinformatics Tool Developed for Clinical Interpretation of Cancer Mutations

XTalks

On Saturday, researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have announced that they developed and launched a new bioinformatics software tool called CancerVar (cancer variant interpretation). Li, MD, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Director of Cancer Genomic Diagnostics. What is CancerVar?

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New Bioinformatics Solution Powers Multi-Omics Discovery at Massive Scale

BioTech 365

New Bioinformatics Solution Powers Multi-Omics Discovery at Massive Scale New Bioinformatics Solution Powers Multi-Omics Discovery at Massive Scale Illumina Connected Analytics: Connect, see, and read data directly in the cloud SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Illumina, Inc.

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Personalising whole genome sequencing doubles diagnosis of rare diseases 

Drug Discovery World

A new study led by Medical Research Council-funded researchers from UCL has found that tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases. . Consequently, the UK has established itself at the forefront of diagnostic whole genome sequencing. Context .

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Oncotarget: The comprehensive genomic profiling test, GEM ExTra®

Scienmag

Proprietary bioinformatics, paired with comprehensive clinical curation results in reporting that defines clinically actionable, FDA-approved, and clinical trial drug options for the management of the patient’s cancer.

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