Tag: sequencing

A Turning Point for Personal Genomes

By Emily Singer | 09/24/2009 | 0 Comments

Scientists are finally starting to find medical information of value.

The Business of Personal Genomes

By Emily Singer | 07/23/2009 | 2 Comments

Jorge Conde speaks on the complexities of personal genomics.

Tracking the Evolution of a Pandemic

By Lauren Gravitz | 07/14/2009 | 1 Comment

Understanding how viruses evolve could help predict the next outbreak.

The Human Genome: Yours for $48,000

By Emily Singer | 06/11/2009 | 0 Comments

A new sequencing service aims to take whole-genome sequencing mainstream.

Hunting for Clues in the Swine Flu Genetic Code

By Emily Singer | 04/29/2009 | 0 Comments

As the World Health Organization raises its pandemic alert to level 5, scientists study the genetic sequence of the virus.

Speed-Reading DNA Inches Closer

By Katherine Bourzac | 02/24/2009 | 0 Comments

A British company has demonstrated an important step for a new sequencing technique.

A Hole in the Genome

By Emily Singer | 02/24/2009 | 1 Comment

A small chunk of DNA linked to schizophrenia, mental retardation, and autism may change the way we think about disease.

TR10: $100 Genome

By Lauren Gravitz | 02/24/2009 | 0 Comments

Han Cao's nanofluidic chip could cut DNA sequencing costs dramatically.

Neanderthal Genome Unraveled

By Lauren Gravitz | 02/12/2009 | 0 Comments

Scientists announce the first complete draft of our closest relative's genome.

The Year in Biomedicine

By Emily Singer | 12/22/2008 | 0 Comments

Brain trauma among soldiers, a $5,000 genome, cellular switches, and insight into the brain's beauty.

Immortalizing a Piece of Yourself

By Emily Singer | 10/31/2008 | 0 Comments

Stem cells derived from volunteers for the Personal Genome Project will be disseminated globally.

A Portable DNA Detector

By Belle Dumé | 09/24/2008 | 2 Comments

The latest forensic weapon is a device that identifies crime scene DNA in a few hours.

DNA in Real Time

By Emily Singer | 09/16/2008 | 0 Comments

Pacific Biosciences aims to bring sequencing technology to the doctor's office.

A Blueprint to Regenerate Limbs

By Emily Singer | 08/18/2008 | 7 Comments

Probing the salamander genome reveals clues to its remarkable ability to regrow damaged limbs and organs.

The Secrets of Anti-Aging Genes

By Emily Singer | 07/17/2008 | 1 Comment

A new study asks why some people stay healthy into old age.