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How Will Ultima Genomics and Genome Insight Make WGS Affordable?

XTalks

The application of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to derive a more complete understanding of cancer has been a central goal of cancer researchers even before the first human genome was decoded in 2003. Ultima Genomics has already partnered with other leading biotech startups.

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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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Clinical Scientist Jobs: The Steps to Succeed in This Role

XTalks

If you enjoy working with biological samples and are enthusiastic about healthcare, a career as a clinical scientist might be just right for you. To start applying to clinical scientist jobs today, head over to the Xtalks Job Search platform. Who is a Clinical Scientist? What is it Like to Work as a Clinical Scientist?

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64 human genomes as new reference for global genetic diversity

Scienmag

Publication in Science Credit: David Porubsky, University of Washington In 2001, the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium announced the first draft of the human genome reference sequence. This reference, however, […].

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Genomic analysis reveals many animal species may be vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scienmag

An international team of scientists used genomic analysis to compare the main cellular receptor for the virus in humans — angiotensin converting […].

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New tool enables easy, effective disease tracking

Scienmag

Scientists in Cambodia have used the new IDseq tool to confirm and sequence the whole genome of the country’s first case of COVID-19 Credit: IDseq.net 15th October 2020, Hong Kong: Published today in the journal GigaScience is a new open source, cloud-based tool called IDseq that makes it possible to rapidly detect, identify, and track […]. (..)

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Forty of the Nation’s Most Talented Young Scientists Named Finalists in Regeneron Science Talent Search 2021

The Pharma Data

The finalists were selected based on their projects’ scientific rigor and their potential to become world-changing scientists and leaders. They will also have an opportunity to interact with leading scientists and display their projects to the public during a virtual event on March 14. million in awards. Yancopoulos , M.D.,