In Depth 30 Oct 2024
Spatial Transcriptomics: A window into disease
The emerging spatial transcriptomics field is letting researchers map out gene expression in tumor and brain samples. How could this change the way we treat disease?
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Best in Biotech 11 Jul 2024
From data to discovery: Five bioinformatics companies you should know in 2024
Bioinformatics integrates computer technology to analyze biological data to boost R&D. Here are five companies at the top of their game in 2024.
In Depth 29 Sep 2023
Illumina: DNA giant in troubled waters
A botched acquisition deal and unrest among company investors amid plummeting stocks have plagued Illumina, which was once part of the biotech big leagues that dominated the field of gene sequencing. Now, in fear of losing its ground to other players in the space, it has received a European Commission order to divest Grail, and […]
Opinion 20 Sep 2023
The next frontier in genomic technologies for rare diseases
By Neil Ward, VP and General Manager at PacBio EMEA It’s been 40 years since the passage of the Orphan Drug Act, which catalyzed the development of hundreds of therapies for rare diseases, with more than half approved in the last decade. More recently in 2022, the U.K. government launched a Rare Diseases Action Plan […]
News and Trends 8 Mar 2023
New bone cancer drug could save children’s lives
Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the U.K. have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types of primary bone cancer. Cancer that starts in the bones, rather than cancer that has spread to the bones, predominantly affects children. Current treatments are grueling, with outdated chemotherapy cocktails and […]
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 […]
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News and Trends 20 Jan 2023
The magical microbiome
By Brittany Niccum and Han Wei Now that we are past the holiday season and time when we might have over-indulged on rich foods, many of us are seeing how we can help our bodies bounce back. Science can help. Every environment – organic or inorganic – has a myriad of microorganisms living on the […]
News and Trends 6 Oct 2022
Catawba College and Eremid open genomics lab to offer undergrad training
Catawba College and Eremid Genomic Services, LLC, a genomics contract research provider, are opening the Bill and Shari Graham Genomics Laboratory specializing in genomic sequencing at Eremid’s facilities on the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, North Carolina. “The Graham Genomics Lab is an example of the exceptional liberal arts education offered at Catawba […]
Metagenomics: unlocking the secrets of microbial communities
The combination of advanced sequencing technologies and user-friendly data analysis solutions is bringing metagenomics into the reach of more scientists, creating new opportunities to ask and answer exciting research questions. New ways to look at microbes Metagenomics is a relatively new field that is radically changing how microbial analyses are performed and making it possible […]
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 […]
In Depth 7 Dec 2021
Is Cloud Computing the Answer to Genomics’ Big Data Problem?
The success of the genomics industry has led to the generation of huge amounts of DNA sequencing data. Cloud computing could offer a solution for scientists who currently lack the tools to make full use of this data. Over the last decade, genomics has become the backbone of drug discovery. It has allowed scientists to […]
In Depth 23 Jun 2021
How Blockchain Companies Are Helping Us Protect Our Genomic Data
Using genomic data and the blockchain network, it is now possible to send anonymous genetic information around the world in the blink of an eye. Meet the companies that want to help us protect and control our own genetic data. As the cost of sequencing an individual genome falls and more people have access to […]
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