Genome-wide Mapping of DNA Repair Sites by XR-seq
A new method described by researchers at UNC Medical School allowed mapping the whole genome DNA repair sites for the first time. The authors, led...
Bioinformatics
Cancer Research
Oncology research and the tools behind it – tumour models, sequencing, imaging and emerging therapeutic approaches.
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New Approach to Molecular Imprinting Improves Anticancer Compound Detection
The combination of molecular imprinting and quartz crystal microbalance techniques allowed researchers from Dumlupınar University in Turkey to detect the anticancer compound kaempferol (KAE) at...
Bioengineering
Chinese Scientists Use CRISPR to Engineer First Human Embryo
In a remarkably bold and landmark study, scientists in China have reportedly edited genes in human embryos to erase a fatal blood disorder. Published in...
Bioengineering
Google’s Deep Mind Embarks on the Journey to Fight Cancer Using Artificial Intelligence
Researchers at Google’s Deep Mind are stepping into artificial intelligence (AI) to beat cancer. The ultimate goal of the London-based AI start-up, also an acquisition...
Cancer Research
23andMe Begins Sorting Through its Vast Genetic Database
With a genetic database of 850,000 people at its personal disposal and the newly hired ex-CSO of Genentech onboard, 23andMe is stepping into Biotech realm...
Bioinformatics
Google Enters Genome Storage with Google Genomics
Google has launched the low cost genome storage service Google Genomics. The company can now store and compare thousands –and soon millions- of genomes in their...
Bioinformatics
Sorting Ten Billion Bacterial Cells in 30 Minutes
A high-throughput method developed by a mechanical engineer has proven to be capable of sorting through 10 billion bacterial cells in 30 minutes. The immense...
Biotechnology
Supercomputer Processes 240 Whole Genomes in Two Days
University of Chicago’s Supercomputer Beagle has demonstrated that it is possible to process 240 whole human genomes in less than 48 hour. This was done...
Biomedicine