Latest genomics Stories

Singapore, Dec 14, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - The Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), an institute under the umbrella of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and Fluidigm Corporation (NASDAQ:FLDM) today announced the establishment of the first research center in Asia exclusively dedicated to accelerating the understanding of how individual cells work, and how diagnosis and treatment might be enhanced through insight derived from single cells. The GIS-Fluidigm Single-Cell...

Connie K. Ho for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Researchers from the University College London (UCL) recently revealed that they had identified over 200 genes for Crohn’s Disease, a chronic bowel condition. The scientists believe that knowledge about genetic factors of complex diseases will help in understanding patients’ symptoms and providing better treatment. The study looked at the entire human genome, and the findings are featured in a recent edition of The American...

New method to directly sequence small genomes without library preparation For the first time, researchers sequenced DNA molecules without the need for the standard pre-sequencing workflow known as library preparation. Using this approach, the researchers generated sequence data using considerably less DNA than is required using standard methods, even down to less than one nanogram of DNA; 500 times less DNA than is needed by standard practices. Libraries are collections of DNA...

MASON, Ohio, Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AssureRx Health, Inc. today announced four key additions to its leadership team. The management appointments coincide with the need to support increasing GeneSightRx pharmacogenomic testing services, which support healthcare providers in medication selection and the managing of side effects for patients with neuropsychiatric and other disorders. "We continue to experience rapid adoption of our pharmacogenomic treatment support products...

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Life Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: LIFE) today announced that DNA Link Inc., a Korean genomic research service provider, has placed an order to purchase ten Ion Proton(TM) Sequencers, which are shipping immediately. To watch a short interview with DNA Link's CEO, Dr. Jong Eun Lee, click here. Life Technologies introduced the Ion Proton(TM) Sequencer in September and its adoption by customers who are familiar with next-generation...

Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Perfection is something that all humans strive for at one time or another, be it scoring a perfect 100 on a test, making the perfect soufflé, having the perfect play in basketball, or even landing the perfect job. For others, perfection is a state of well-being—as in being perfectly healthy. While achieving perfect health may be plausible in sense of how one feels, new research shows that, at the genetic level, nobody will ever be...

Canada Our Time to Lead Ongoing Globe and Mail series explores the potential risks and rewards of genome mapping Exposed: The DNA Dilemma in print and online at ourtimetolead.ca TORONTO, Dec. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - On Saturday, December 8, 2012, The Globe and Mail will introduce Exposed: The DNA Dilemma, a two week series exploring the potential of genome sequencing to answer the questions: should you share your DNA? Should you give scientists the opportunity to explore and decode...

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Saladax Biomedical, Inc., a privately held company developing and commercializing novel diagnostic assays to achieve the promise of personalized medicine for new and existing therapeutics, announced today its plans to create a laboratory that meets the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards at the company's headquarters in Bethlehem, PA. Saladax has submitted applications for a CLIA license with both the state of...

Washington University School of Medicine Our bodies contain far more microbial genes than human genes. And a new study suggests that just as human DNA varies from person to person, so too does the massive collection of microbial DNA in the intestine. The research is the first to catalog the genetic variation of microbes that live in the gut, where they extract nutrients from food, synthesize vitamins, protect against infections, and produce compounds that naturally reduce inflammation....

[Watch NatGeo Video: Geno 2.0: The Greatest Journey Ever Told] Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online National Geographic unveiled the next phase of its Genographic Project, which aims to use DNA to map the history of human migration. The goal for the Genographic Project is to shine new light on humanity's past, offering up clues about humankind's journey across the planet over the past 60,000 years. "Our first phase drew participation from more than 500,000...