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Biorepositories as a Guiding Resource for Research & Drug Discovery

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Through these collaborations, cohort research dataset sharing programs allow for whole-genome sequence and genotype data to be made available for independent research. The project began in 2004, in the early days of biobanking for DNA, says Dr. Bernard, and has grown tremendously since.

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International HPV Awareness Day 2024: Spotlight on Vaccination and Early Detection

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Recently, the development of high-throughput DNA testing methods has made the precise identification of high-risk HPV strains possible. High-Precision Molecular Testing The shift towards molecular testing methods that can detect the presence of HPV DNA in cervical cells has been an important development.