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CancerVar: A New Bioinformatics Tool Developed for Clinical Interpretation of Cancer Mutations

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On Saturday, researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have announced that they developed and launched a new bioinformatics software tool called CancerVar (cancer variant interpretation). Why Was CancerVar Developed? What is CancerVar?

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Bioinformatics Jobs: How to Succeed in This Competitive Space

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Bioinformatics jobs are commonly found in the fields of computer information science, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical technology, computational biology, proteomics and medical informatics. The Human Genome Project could not have succeeded without the use of bioinformatics. Wondering which bioinformatics job is right for you?

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 DNA from 93-year-old butterfly confirms the first US case of human-led insect extinction

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It’s generally accepted to be extinct, the first American insect species destroyed by urban development, but there are lingering questions about whether it was really a species to begin with, or just a […].

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LabCorp Backs Resolution Bioscience’s Liquid Biopsy Test for NSCLC

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The test was developed by Resolution Bioscience and the company will run test analyses in its labs. The Resolution ctDx Lung assay was developed to offer patients and clinicians with pertinent information that can inform treatment decisions. Related: Liquid Biopsies Help Match Cancer Patients to Phase I Trials.

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How Phosphorus’ GeneCompass Preventative Genetic Test Can Help People Manage Their Health

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Phosphorus, a leading preventative genomics company, has developed the first comprehensive preventative genetic test for consumers. Phosphorus may be a familiar name as it was one of the first to develop an FDA-authorized at-home test for COVID-19 ; it was also the first test to have received an asymptomatic, direct-to-consumer FDA approval.

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The future of genomic medicine: can it fulfil its promises?

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Through his work at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Congenica, and involvement with the 100,000 Genomes Project, Charlie has been well placed to see the development of genomics over the years and the promises that it will bring to healthcare. Luckily there have been some encouraging developments in sequencing technology in recent years.

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Top 10 Fastest Growing Biotech Companies in 2023

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In 2023, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies leverage cutting-edge technology and significant investments in research and development (R&D) to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in the healthcare sector, transcending the challenges posed by the pandemic.

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