Genomics

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UK genetic program to do 'Angelina Jolie' type of screening

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Singapore: Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) in London, UK, and US-based gene sequencing firm Illumina, have launched a research program that will allow cancer patients to have access to the kind of genetic analysis that Hollywood actor... Read more

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Sturge-Weber Syndrome's mutation discovered


Singapore: Researchers from Kennedy Krieger Institute, US, have found a genetic mutation that occurs before birth and can... Read more

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A*STAR, OBD to find epigenetic footprint in stem cells...


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Singapore: Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Oxford Biodynamics... Read more

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Pig genome similar to humans, good for drug testing

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Singapore: The availability of a reference genome for a species is extremely important in the deeper understanding of its biology and evolution.... Read more

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Gene variations make Asian women susceptible to lung cancer

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Singapore: An international group of scientists has identified three genetic regions that predispose Asian women who have never smoked to... Read more

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71 new genes associated with bowel diseases identified

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Singapore: Researchers have found 71 new human genes associated with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, two chronic inflammatory bowel... Read more

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Research provides deeper understanding of plant aging

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Singapore: A research team lead by Dr Hsou-min Li, a research fellow at the Institute of Molecular Biology in Taiwan has discovered that... Read more

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BGI-Shenzhen to acquire Complete Genomics

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Singapore: BGI-Shenzhen, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Beta Acquisition Corporation, has extended its all cash tender offer to purchase... Read more

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Singapore scientists identify thick-skin-patch mutation

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Singapore: Scientists have identified a mutation in a gene that causes patches of very thick skin to appear on the palms and soles of affected... Read more

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AITbiotech gets ISO certificate for genomic services

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Singapore: AITbiotech, a leading genomics service provider in Singapore, has secured ISO 13485:2003 certification, for design, development... Read more

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Agilent launches SureDesign for next-gen sequencing

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Singapore: Agilent Technologies has introduced SureDesign, a new online interface to help researchers create customized target-enrichment... Read more

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BGI College wins gold at iGEM jamboree

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Singapore: The Shenzhen team, comprising 22 students from the innovative program of BGI College, has received the gold award for their accomplishment... Read more

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