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Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

Biologists discover how a pathogenic fungus can bypass the immune system of plants

A team of biologists has identified that the pathogenic fungus Verticillium dahliae, responsible for wilt disease in many crops, secretes an 'effector' molecule to target the microbiome of plants to promote infection.

3 Dec 2021

New partnership to harness the power of genomic science to overcome poverty, hunger, and malnutrition

A five-year partnership being launched by the Innovative Genomics Institute (IGI) -; a non-profit founded by Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna -; and CGIAR, the world's largest publicly-funded agricultural research partnership, will harness the power of science to help millions of people overcome poverty, hunger, and malnutrition.

26 Nov 2021

Novel platform provides higher level of accuracy in genomic analysis

The Earlham Institute has enhanced its ability in high-fidelity long-read sequencing through a pair of the innovative Pacific Biosciences Sequel IIe platforms.

25 Nov 2021

Study analyzes the risk of re-identification of shared genomic data

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing allowed millions of people to ascertain their ancestry and obtain awareness of their genetic pre-disposition to inherited diseases.

19 Nov 2021

Study elucidates the role of genomics in obsessive-compulsive disorder

According to recent research carried out by the researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, both rare and commonly seen differences in the DNA letters threaded along an individual’s chromosomes can elucidate about a third of the risk for being diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

19 Nov 2021

Study identifies new variants for polycystic ovary syndrome

Scientists from the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu recently identified the association between polycystic ovary syndrome and genetics.

19 Nov 2021

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Miguel J. Xavier about his latest research into male infertility and how de novo mutations may play a part.

From Newcastle University 19 Nov 2021

Whole genome sequencing reveals chickpea's pan-genome

An international team of researchers from 41 organizations has assembled chickpea's pan-genome by sequencing the genomes of 3,366 chickpea lines from 60 countries.

11 Nov 2021

Study discusses outcomes of disclosing actionable genetic results to research participants

Over 120,000 patients have enrolled in the Mass General Brigham Biobank, offering access to crucial information related to their health history.

10 Nov 2021

Blood metabolite levels altered by coffee consumption and may affect chronic kidney disease risk

Food and beverages may have important effects on kidney health, but the potential biological mechanisms involved are often unclear.

5 Nov 2021

Simultaneously Measuring 7,000 Proteins: Groundbreaking Proteomics from SomaLogic

In this interview, we speak to Roy Smythe, CEO of SomaLogic, about their groundbreaking proteomics technology that can simultaneously measure 7,000 proteins.

From SomaLogic 4 Nov 2021

Researchers identify genes related with plant survival in the Atacama Desert in Chile

An international team of researchers has identified genes associated with plant survival in one of the harshest environments on Earth: the Atacama Desert in Chile.

From New York University (NYU) 2 Nov 2021

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that's needed to fuel the functions that our cells carry out.

29 Oct 2021

Scientists identify genes responsible for allowing Candida fungus to survive treatment

It is estimated that 80% of women will suffer from vaginal candidiasis at least once in their lives. In addition to superficial infections, which can be oral or vaginal and do not usually have a serious prognosis, fungi of the Candida genus can cause systemic diseases in immunocompromised individuals and these are fatal in 40% of cases.

26 Oct 2021

Genetic biomarker test could help personalize therapy for men with high-risk prostate cancer

A new meta-analysis finds that a genetic biomarker test accurately predicts how men with high-risk prostate cancer will respond to treatment with radiation and hormone therapy.

26 Oct 2021

Study aims to measure the impact of increased nutrients on soil microbial biodiversity

Grassland soil today experiences increased nutrient inputs, which have dramatic impacts on biodiversity. To help understand this issue, researchers at the University of Oklahoma are leading the American contribution to a global study that aims to measure the impact of increased nutrients on soil microbial biodiversity and the ecosystem-level functions for grasslands around the world.

22 Oct 2021

Study uncovers new gene variants that may cause inherited retinal dystrophies

An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego and Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health, has broadened and deepened understanding of how inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) affect different populations of people and, in the process, have identified new gene variants that may cause the diseases.

20 Oct 2021

Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

Nearly half of our DNA has been written off as junk, the discards of evolution: sidelined or broken genes, viruses that got stuck in our genome and were dismembered or silenced, none of it relevant to the human organism or human evolution.

19 Oct 2021

AI-powered tool rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy, according to a report by scientists from University of Utah Health and Fabric Genomics, collaborators on a study led by Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. The benchmark finding, published in Genomic Medicine, foreshadows the next phase of medicine, where technology helps clinicians quickly determine the root cause of disease so they can give patients the right treatment sooner.

From The University of Utah 18 Oct 2021

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

Cells carrying mutations can out compete early tumors in the mouse esophagus, so they never make it into cancers, new research has shown.

15 Oct 2021

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Biologists discover how a pathogenic fungus can bypass the immune system of plants

New partnership to harness the power of genomic science to overcome poverty, hunger, and malnutrition

Novel platform provides higher level of accuracy in genomic analysis

Study analyzes the risk of re-identification of shared genomic data

Study elucidates the role of genomics in obsessive-compulsive disorder

Study identifies new variants for polycystic ovary syndrome

De Novo Mutations may Play a Role in Male Infertility

Whole genome sequencing reveals chickpea's pan-genome

Study discusses outcomes of disclosing actionable genetic results to research participants

Blood metabolite levels altered by coffee consumption and may affect chronic kidney disease risk

Simultaneously Measuring 7,000 Proteins: Groundbreaking Proteomics from SomaLogic

Researchers identify genes related with plant survival in the Atacama Desert in Chile

Discovery of long-lived mitochondrial proteins reveals increased stability of the electron transport chain

Scientists identify genes responsible for allowing Candida fungus to survive treatment

Genetic biomarker test could help personalize therapy for men with high-risk prostate cancer

Study aims to measure the impact of increased nutrients on soil microbial biodiversity

Study uncovers new gene variants that may cause inherited retinal dystrophies

Junk DNA' plays a crucial role in early embryonic development in all mammals, study shows

AI-powered tool rapidly identifies genetic causes of rare disorders with high accuracy

Mutant clones outcompete and eliminate early tumors, mouse study shows

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