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Analyze whole genome sequencing samples at the speed of light

Bio Pharma Dive

Deliver fast and reliable results at low cost with a tool for whole genome analysis in just minutes

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Investment fuels AI-driven development of breakthrough genomic medicines

Pharma Phorum

David Del Bourgo (CEO and co-founder, Whitelab Genomics) has always been passionate about introducing disruptive, innovative technologies to markets. We have analysed this area extensively and Whitelab Genomics is one the best companies that we have identified.”. “We

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A new dawn of the genomic age: five areas set to be transformed in 2023

Pharma Phorum

2022 was a banner year for genomics. In March, the collaborative T2T consortium published the first complete telomere-to-telomere sequence of the human genome, filling in the last 8% of the 3 billion base pairs that make up our DNA.

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Verge Genomics takes AI-sourced drug for ALS into clinic

Pharma Phorum

Verge Genomics has joined a select group of biotechs who have taken a drug discovered and developed using artificial intelligence into human testing. The post Verge Genomics takes AI-sourced drug for ALS into clinic appeared first on.

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The use of genomic profiling testing to improve oncology care

Pharma Phorum

Alongside drugs and therapeutics, data collection and technology enhancements have redefined the traditional healthcare experience, especially within oncology, and genomic profiling has become a significant factor in allowing for personalised care.

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Genome Research publishes a special issue in Single-cell Genomics

Scienmag

October 1, 2021 – Genome Research ([link] publishes a special issue highlighting novel advances and insights in Single-cell Genomics. October 1, 2021 – Genome Research ([link] publishes a special issue highlighting novel advances and insights in Single-cell Genomics.

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The future of genomic medicine: can it fulfil its promises?

Pharma Phorum

Here he gives us a deeper look at how genomic medicine is evolving and the barriers that are preventing it from reaching its full potential. I saw this, in particular, with the finishing of the human genome,” says Charlie. “At

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Incidental findings in genomics

Scienmag

Vienna, Austria: As the cost of genome and exome1 sequencing falls, its use in characterising rare diseases and personalising cancer treatment, for example, is becoming far more frequent. Latest News findings genomics incidentalBut such analyses may throw up findings unrelated to the condition for which it has been requested. What to do with these secondary findings (SFs) or incidental […].

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Emmes and MedGenome Launch Genomics Strategic Partnership Focused on Advancing Rare Disease Research

Pharma Mirror

The post Emmes and MedGenome Launch Genomics Strategic Partnership Focused on Advancing Rare Disease Research appeared first on Pharma Mirror Magazine. Pharmaceutical News Genomics

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Genomics England will move HQ to Canary Wharf’s new biocluster

Pharma Phorum

Canary Wharf’s bid to become a new hub for the life sciences sector in the UK has been given a boost following the decision by Genomics England to relocate to the development. ” The post Genomics England will move HQ to Canary Wharf’s new biocluster appeared first on.

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Scientists expand entomological research using genome editing

Scienmag

Genome sequencing, where scientists use laboratory methods to determine a specific organism’s genetic makeup, is becoming a common practice in insect research. Biology editing entomological expand genome research scientists

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Nucleome raises £37.5m to shine light on ‘dark genome’

Pharma Phorum

million ($40 million) first-round financing that will be used to explore so-called ‘dark’ regions of the human genome. ” Nucleome isn’t alone in trying to find new drug targets in non-coding areas of the genome.

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USDA-ARS releases genome of the voracious desert locust

Scienmag

June 27, 2022–The first high-quality genome of the desert locust—those voracious feeders of plague and devastation infamy and the most destructive migratory insect in the world—has been produced by U.S. Biology Desert genome locust releases USDAARS voracious

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Modernizing cell culture processes for the next wave of genomic medicine

Pharmaceutical Technology

The field of genomic medicine has reached a true turning point. More efficient, suspension-based cell culture processes are urgently needed in the now fast-developing genomic medicine space.

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Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine to participate in World Orphan Drug Congress panel on genomic newborn screening

Scienmag

Medicine & Health childrens congress Drug genomic Institute Medicine newborn orphan panel participate Rady screening WorldSAN DIEGO, Calif.

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How genome organization influences cell fate

Scienmag

Biology cell fate genome influences OrganizationRIVERSIDE, Calif.

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Bringing in Light Genome Editing Techniques: ZFN, TALEN and Meganucleases

Roots Analysis

Gene engineering based on recombination was pioneered in the mid-1990s; Currently, development of gene editing technologies has opened up the possibility of modifying genomic sequences in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms. Genome Editing is a way of making changes in the DNA.

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UK genomics market valued at over £5bn, according to new report

Pharma Times

Genomics Nation’ report launched in a bid to showcase the thriving UK genomics sector

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Government pledges to work with industry to make UK a genomics leader

Pharma Phorum

With initiatives like The 100,000 Genome Project, the UK has led the world on genomic research. Representatives from industry associations and the governments and NHS in all four UK nations will meet to discuss the future of the country’s genomics sector.

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Snake genome research expands understanding of krait venom

Scienmag

Biology expands genome krait research snake Understanding venomBungarus multicinctus, or the many-banded krait as it commonly called, is a highly venomous elapid snake widely distributed across southern Asia.

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Spatial Genomics, Transcriptomics and Proteomics Solutions – An Amelioration of Tissue Analytics

Roots Analysis

The up-and-coming field of spatial genomics in biology promises to bridge the gap between high plex, high throughput, and high resolution. 70+ spatial Genomics solutions are developed by industry and non-industry players.

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Ancient viral DNA in mortal genome guards against infections

The Pharma Data

Ancient viral DNA in mortal genome guards against infections. Viral DNA in mortal genomes, bedded there from ancient infections, serve as antivirals that cover mortal cells against certain present- day contagions, according to new exploration.

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UNH research finds a genomic time machine in sea sponges

Scienmag

Biology finds genomic machine research sea Sponges time UNHDURHAM, N.H.—Sponges Sponges in coral reefs, less flashy than their coral neighbors but important to the overall health of reefs, are among the earliest animals on the planet.

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New inherited retroviruses identified in the koala genome

Scienmag

Historic virus infections can be traced in vertebrate genomes. For millions of years, these genomes have been repositories for retroviruses that incorporated their code into germline cells and were inherited as endogenous retroviruses (ERVs). Researchers from Uppsala University now provide new findings about retroviral establishment in the koala genome. Latest News genome identified inherited Koala retroviruses

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Here’s how the $100 Human Genome will Change Medicine

BioSpace

A silicon wafer offers the powerful insights of the human genome for the low price of $100. Ultima Genomics CEO Gilad Almogy discussed the therapeutic possibilities with BioSpace

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Earth BioGenome Project begins genome sequencing in earnest

Scienmag

A global effort to map the genomes of all plants, animals, fungi and other microbial life on Earth, is entering a new phase as it moves from pilot projects to full-scale production sequencing. Latest News begins BioGenome earnest Earth genome project sequencing

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Genome Atlas to support the rescue of biodiversity in Europe

Scienmag

To provide important genomic data to inform research about Europe’s biodiversity, scientists from 48 different countries initiated the “European Reference Genome Atlas” (ERGA) in 2021. Biology Atlas Biodiversity Europe genome rescue support

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Moderna to acquire OriCiro Genomics

BioPharma Reporter

mRNA specialist Moderna will acquire OriCiro Genomics K.K, a pioneer in cell-free DNA synthesis and amplification technologies, for $85m. Bio Developments

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Inclusive new tool makes genomic research better reflect world’s diversity

Scienmag

Scientists have developed a powerful, inclusive new tool for genomic research that boosts efforts to develop more precise treatments for many diseases by leveraging a better representation of the genetic diversity of people around the world.

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Multi-million-pound funding for genomics research

Pharma Times

Vital financing will help boost diagnosis, treatment and prospects of patient groups

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Quillwort genome highlights divergences in aquatic CAM photosynthesis

Scienmag

A group of researchers, led by Boyce Thompson Institute’s Fay-Wei Li, have sequenced the first quillwort genome and uncovered […]. Biology aquatic CAM divergences genome highlights photosynthesis Quillwort

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Salk Assistant Professor Graham McVicker receives Genomic Innovator Award

Scienmag

LA JOLLA—(September 30, 2021) Salk Assistant Professor Graham McVicker has been awarded a National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Genomic Innovator Award, which supports early-career scientists who conduct innovative, creative research in genomics.

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Verge Genomics’ Alice Zhang on a young biotech founder’s ‘superpower’ and going from target to drug

Bio Pharma Dive

“Every struggle that I've had has woven a sense of persistence into my DNA,” said Zhang, in a wide-ranging interview about leading a biotech startup as a young CEO

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Oxford start-up Base Genomics acquired by Exact Sciences

Pharma Times

Acquisition will enable Base Genomics to accelerate clinical and commercial development

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Genomic research supports recognizing new scrub jay species in Texas and Mexico

Scienmag

The paper, appearing in Systematic Biology, also uses genomic data to sketch a natural history of scrub jays, showing how geographic […]. Biology genomic jay Mexico Recognizing research scrub species supports Texas

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Researchers discover mechanism linking mutations in the ‘dark matter’ of the genome to cancer

Scienmag

For many years, the human genome was viewed as a book of life in which sections of great eloquence and economy of expression were interspersed with vast stretches of gibberish. Latest News cancer dark discover genome linking matter mechanism mutations researchers

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How do genomes evolve between species? The key role of 3D structure in male germ cells

Scienmag

A study led by scientists at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and University of Kent uncovers how the genome three-dimensional structure of male germ cells determines how genomes evolve over time. Latest News cells evolve genomes germ key Male role species structure

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AstraZeneca’s Alexion acquires genomic medicine company

BioPharma Reporter

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease will acquire LogicBio Therapeutics, an American genomic medicine company. Markets & Regulations

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Rapid whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis in critically ill infants on a national scale

Scienmag

But whole genome sequencing1 (WGS), carried out rapidly, can provide an accurate diagnosis and therefore lead to improvements in their clinical […]. Latest News critically diagnosis genome ill improves infants National rapid scale sequencing

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Genomic regions discovered that could help understand obesity

Scienmag

The work is the largest study of its kind looking at genomics and levels of metabolites – the molecules produced when the body breaks down food. […]. Latest News discovered genomic obesity regions understandA new study has helped to shine light on the genetic pathways underlying obesity. The findings could help develop more personalised ways to help people maintain a healthy weight.

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Genomic projects exploit scale as clinical applications play catch-up

Pharmaceutical Technology

Analysing almost eight thousand tumours across 33 different cancers, researchers say this marks the first time that a framework was created to understand the role of internal factors in driving such genomic alterations. Applicability caveats for genomic data remain.

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LetsGetChecked adds whole genome sequencing with Veritas buy

Pharma Phorum

LetsGetChecked, a specialist in at-home diagnostic testing, has added genomics to its technology base with the acquisition of Veritas for an undisclosed amount. The post LetsGetChecked adds whole genome sequencing with Veritas buy appeared first on.

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Genome of extinct Steller’s sea cow reveals surprising link to human skin disease

Scienmag

A new genomic analysis by an international team of scientists has now uncovered the genetic underpinnings of some of the most unusual features of Steller’s […]. Biology cow Disease extinct genome human Link reveals sea skin Stellers surprising

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