Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified mutations in several new genes that might be associated with the development of spontaneously occurring cases of the neurodegenerative disease known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Also known as Lou Gehrig's...
The tick-borne Lone Star virus has been conclusively identified as part of a family of other tick-borne viruses called bunyaviruses, which often cause fever, respiratory problems and bleeding, according to new research led by scientists at UC San Francisco (UCSF). What made the work especially...
Genomic technology has revolutionized gene discovery and disease understanding in autism, according to an article published in the December 20 issue of the journal Neuron. The paper highlights the impact of a genomic technology called high-throughput sequencing (HTS) in discovering numerous new...
Scientists have used DNA sequencing for the first time to effectively track the spread of, and ultimately contain, an outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to new research published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases...
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A presentation at the American Society of Human Genetics 2012 meeting updated genetics experts about a one-year-old research initiative that brought together researchers, clinicians and policy experts to tackle the challenges of incorporating new genomic technologies into clinical care of...
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) published the report of the Whole Genome Analysis (WGA) Working Group of the AMP Clinical Practice Committee in the November 2012 issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics (JMD). Titled "Opportunities and Challenges Associated with Clinical...
Researchers at Murdoch University have used new DNA sequencing technology to reveal the animal and plant composition of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs). Some of the TCM samples tested contained potentially toxic plant ingredients, allergens, and traces of endangered animals. "TCMs have a...
It has long been recognized that autism runs in families, suggesting a substantial genetic component to the disease. Yet few genes have so far been identified and the underlying genetic architecture of autism - that is, how many genes contribute and to what extent they influence a person's...
If current trends continue, the cost of having one's genome analyzed will be comparable to that of the weekly supermarket bill. But will this give us the ability to predict which common diseases are likely to afflict us in the future? Well, according to a new study of twins that was...
Using whole-genome sequencing, a team led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and the Broad Institute has traced the path of the E. coli outbreak that sickened thousands and killed over 50 people in Germany in summer 2011 and also caused a smaller outbreak in France. It is...
Sequencing a patient's entire genome to discover the source of his or her disease is not routine - yet. But geneticists are getting close. A case report, published this week in the American Journal of Human Genetics, shows how researchers can combine a simple blood test with an "executive...
Cancer researchers are developing a catalog of potential targets for novel treatments while they continue to identify genetic mutations powering different cancer subtypes. Recently, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and Michigan Center for Translational Pathology (MCTP)...
A new method of single molecule DNA sequencing is being developed by scientists at the University of Southampton with funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council's Strategic Tools and Resources Development Fund. The aim of the research is to create novel devices for...
Scientists at Ion Torrent Systems Inc. have created a DNA sequencing technique using semiconductors instead of the costly and complex optical technology. They say their device has a much lower cost, it is portable and can be upgraded (scalable). Their aim is to achieve the target price of $1,000...
A new DNA scan that uses the same semi conductor chip technology as digital cameras may drastically cut costs while speeding up the process of deciphering all of the human gene sequence, thus providing a personalized report of health risks and possible therapies according to a new groundbreaking...
Eurofins MWG Operon, an expert in next generation sequencing (NGS) and Genomatix Software GmbH, a leading company in complex analysis and interpretation of such NGS data, announce their decision to combine their expertise and join forces to offer state-of-the art solutions for comprehensive...
Interesting question.
Noticed in most cases a referee brandishes a 2nd yellow card, then a red card to an offending player. However I have also noticed referees have brandished a yellow card in the game, and then shows a straight red card (rather than showing a 2nd yellow card) to the same...
Interesting question.
Noticed in most cases a referee brandishes a 2nd yellow card, then a red card to an offending player. However I have also noticed referees have brandished a yellow card in the game, and then shows a straight red card (rather than showing a 2nd yellow card) to the same...
Interesting question.
Noticed in most cases a referee brandishes a 2nd yellow card, then a red card to an offending player. However I have also noticed referees have brandished a yellow card in the game, and then shows a straight red card (rather than showing a 2nd yellow card) to the same...
Interesting question.
Noticed in most cases a referee brandishes a 2nd yellow card, then a red card to an offending player. However I have also noticed referees have brandished a yellow card in the game, and then shows a straight red card (rather than showing a 2nd yellow card) to the same...