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How Will Ultima Genomics and Genome Insight Make WGS Affordable?

XTalks

The application of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to derive a more complete understanding of cancer has been a central goal of cancer researchers even before the first human genome was decoded in 2003. Ultima Genomics has already partnered with other leading biotech startups.

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Bioinformatics Jobs: How to Succeed in This Competitive Space

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Bioinformaticians use a combination of mathematics, computer science and biology to help scientists make sense of the data gathered from research projects. The Human Genome Project could not have succeeded without the use of bioinformatics. The Human Genome Project could not have succeeded without the use of bioinformatics.

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Barley pan-genome: IPK scientists reach milestone on the way to ‘transparent’ barley

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Credit: Photo: IPK Leibniz Institute/ Andreas Bähring In order to record all genetic information of an individual, its genome must be completely decoded. IPK scientists and international partners for barley already succeeded in doing this three years ago (Mascher et al.

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Personalising whole genome sequencing doubles diagnosis of rare diseases 

Drug Discovery World

A new study led by Medical Research Council-funded researchers from UCL has found that tailoring the analysis of whole genome sequencing to individual patients could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases. . Consequently, the UK has established itself at the forefront of diagnostic whole genome sequencing. Context .

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Clinical Scientist Jobs: The Steps to Succeed in This Role

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If you enjoy working with biological samples and are enthusiastic about healthcare, a career as a clinical scientist might be just right for you. To start applying to clinical scientist jobs today, head over to the Xtalks Job Search platform. Who is a Clinical Scientist? What is it Like to Work as a Clinical Scientist?

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UK research partners team up to accelerate MND drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

The new partnership, which will involve scientists from both organisations working closely together, is part of LifeArc’s MND Translational Challenge, aimed at discovering innovative and potentially disease-modifying treatments for MND, a key component of the new UK MND Research Institute. UK charity LifeArc has pledged £1.5

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64 human genomes as new reference for global genetic diversity

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Publication in Science Credit: David Porubsky, University of Washington In 2001, the International Human Genome Sequencing Consortium announced the first draft of the human genome reference sequence. This reference, however, […].

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