Search Results for: genome sequencing
In Depth 4 Sep 2018
The Past, Present and Future of Genome Sequencing
The last two decades have seen a revolution in genome sequencing with dramatic increases in speed and efficiency coupled with massive reductions in cost. There is so much going on in this area it can be difficult to keep up, so here is what you should know. Gene sequencing has proved its usefulness as a […]
News and Trends 30 Jan 2018
Update: Pocket Device makes its Debut in Whole Human Genome Sequencing
Update (30/01/2018): Oxford Nanopore has published a study in Nature Biotechnology outlining the first use of its pocket MinION device to sequence a human genome. The device was able to read sequences of DNA that are “hundreds of times larger than usual,” helping scientists better reconstruct the whole genome sequence. MinION costs less than $1,000 and […]
News and Trends 12 Feb 2016
World’s Largest Genome Sequencing Project partners with Global Leader in NGS
Genomics England (UK) today announce a partnership with the Next-Generation Sequencing Giant, Illumina (US), to develop a platform that can be used to improve and automate genome interpretation as part of the 100,000 Genome Project. The tools will operate within the Genomics England secure database to enable researchers and clinicians to access information and reports more readily. […]
Opinion 14 Apr 2023
20 years ago today: how genetic sequencing is changing lives since the Human Genome Project
By Dr. Radoje Drmanac, CSO of MGI and Complete Genomics Today marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the first human genome sequence, which was mapped out on April 14, 2003. Initially a targeted effort to understand the impact of radiation on human beings, the Human Genome Project (HGP) set in motion countless advancements […]
News and Trends 14 Apr 2023
biomodal launches new multiomics sequencing technology
biomodal, formerly known as Cambridge Epigenetix, has launched its new duet multiomics solution, which it says reveals the combinatorial power of genetic and epigenetic information from a single low volume sample. The duet multiomics solution is the world’s first single-base-resolution sequencing technology that enables the simultaneous phased reading of genetic and epigenetic information in a […]
Improving rare disease diagnosis and treatment with next generation sequencing technology
Rare diseases refer to over 7,000 different known health conditions that together affect up to over 350 million individuals worldwide. Diagnosing and treating rare diseases often proves to be difficult, since symptoms can be similar to those of common diseases, and treatment options are limited. However, next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies are making it easier […]
News and Trends 7 Dec 2022
PacBio and Boston Children’s Hospital to study genome to benefit patients
PacBio, a developer of sequencing solutions, says its HiFi sequencing technology will be used in a pilot project for the Children’s Rare Disease Cohorts Initiative (CRDC) at Boston Children’s Hospital in the U.S. Boston Children’s Hospital researchers will use HiFi whole-genome sequencing (HiFi WGS) for the purpose of investigating genetic and epigenetic variants associated with […]
News and Trends 20 Oct 2022
The role of long-read sequencing in validating CRISPR outcomes
Neil Ward, general manager of PacBio EMEA With applications of CRISPR across the spectrum of microbial, plant and gene therapy increasingly being realised, enthusiasm from the research community for this technology is not expected to wane. It has the potential to, among other applications, create knock-out animal models for use in research, revolutionise agriculture and […]
In Depth 26 Jul 2022
How DNA sequencing can safeguard against biodiversity loss
Preserving Earth’s biodiversity is crucial as we rely on healthy ecosystems for many services, from clean air and water to protection from floods and pandemics. DNA sequencing is an invaluable tool for characterizing biodiversity and informing conservation efforts. In Earth’s history, there have been five major mass extinction events — the most recent of which […]
In Depth 4 Apr 2022
Portable Sequencing Is Reshaping Genetics Research
Portable sequencing is making it possible for biologists to perform DNA analysis anywhere in the world. How is this technology reshaping the way they work? Thanks to nanopore technology, scientists can now collect samples and sequence them anywhere. It is the concept of backpacking applied to scientific research. French molecular biologist Anne-Lise Ducluzeau has experienced […]
News and Trends 15 Oct 2021
Third-Generation DNA Sequencing Shines with Oxford Nanopore’s IPO
Oxford Nanopore Technologies, until recently one of very few unicorns in the European biotech industry, had a stellar IPO on the London Stock Exchange late last month. This is ushering in a whole new generation of DNA sequencing, genetics research, and diagnostics. During the first day of the IPO, which bagged the firm over €400M […]