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Magazine: Genomic projects exploit scale as clinical applications play catch-up

Pharmaceutical Technology

This month, we take a look at emerging research in this area , including that from the United Kingdom’s 100,000 Genomes Project, and understand how clinical applications could follow in the near future. You can also subscribe here to receive email notifications when a new issue is available.

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Congenica extends contract with Hong Kong Genome Project

BioPharma Reporter

Congenica, a digital health company providing software and solutions for the analysis and interpretation of genomic data at scale, has announced a two-year extension to its contract for the Hong Kong Genome Project (HKGP), the first large-scale genome sequencing initiative in Hong Kong.

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Genomic projects exploit scale as clinical applications play catch-up

Pharmaceutical Technology

The group analysed 12,222 samples collected through whole genome sequencing efforts of the UK National Health Service as part of the 100,000 Genomes Project and added further data on 6,418 cancers from the International Cancer Genome Consortium and the Hartwig Medical Foundation. Both teams had the same underlying goal.

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NIH launches the next stage of its ‘human genome project’ for the brain

STAT News

The National Institutes of Health on Thursday announced more than $600 million in fresh funding for an expansive and ongoing push to unravel the mysteries of the human brain, bankrolling efforts to create a detailed map of the whole brain, and devise new ways to target therapeutics and other molecules to specific brain cell populations.

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#news #biotech The Vertebrate Genomes Project introduces a new era of genome sequencing

BioTech 365

Biotechnology, Pharma and Biopharma News – Research – Science – Lifescience ://Biotech-Biopharma-Pharma: The Vertebrate Genomes Project introduces a new era of genome sequencing.The Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) today announces their flagship study and associated publications focused on genome assembly … Continue reading (..)

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Colossal Biosciences and the Vertebrate Genomes Project Will Preserve the Genetic Code of all Endangered Elephant Species Through Genomic Sequencing

BioTech 365

Colossal Biosciences and the Vertebrate Genomes Project Will Preserve the Genetic Code of all Endangered Elephant Species Through Genomic Sequencing Colossal Biosciences and the Vertebrate Genomes Project Will Preserve the Genetic Code of all Endangered Elephant Species Through Genomic Sequencing … Continue reading →

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Nature publishes new research on genetic causes of colorectal cancer

Pharma Times

In the UK study, researchers analysed 2,023 bowel cancers from the 100,000 Genomes Project