Tag: gene-sequencing technology

Sequencing Price Drops Even Lower

By Emily Singer | 11/06/2009 | 0 Comments

Start-up Complete Genomics reveals three new human genomes.

Sequencing Tumors to Target Treatment

By Emily Singer | 10/07/2009 | 1 Comment

The mutations that trigger cancer progression suggest that a shift is needed in drug development.

Big Blue's DNA-Reading Chips

By Katherine Bourzac | 10/06/2009 | 1 Comment

IBM scientists are developing microchips for genome sequencing.

Complete Genomics Sequences 14 Genomes

By David Ewing Duncan | 09/10/2009 | 0 Comments

The company sequenced the genomes in the last six months and plans 10,000 more next year.

TR10: $100 Genome

By Lauren Gravitz | 02/24/2009 | 0 Comments

Han Cao's nanofluidic chip could cut DNA sequencing costs dramatically.

Five Thousand Bucks for Your Genome

By Emily Singer | 10/06/2008 | 0 Comments

A new sequencing service could change the face of human genomics.

Faster, Cheaper DNA Sequencing

By Neil Savage | 09/25/2008 | 0 Comments

A U.K. company hopes to dramatically reduce the cost of reading a person's genome.

Personal Genomics: Access Denied?

By Misha Angrist | 08/19/2008 | 2 Comments

Consumers have a right to their genomes.

Cheap Gene Sequencer

By TR Editors | 06/23/2008 | 0 Comments

Mail-Order Genetic Screening

By TR Editors | 06/23/2008 | 0 Comments

Sequencing a Single Molecule of DNA

By Emily Singer | 06/23/2008 | 0 Comments

Helicos Biosciences' novel machine could speed up sequencing and unearth new disease-linked genetic variations.

Catching a Pathogen

By Jocelyn Rice | 04/22/2008 | 0 Comments

A new process identifies mystery microbes.

Is a Virus Behind the Bee Plague?

By Emily Singer | 09/06/2007 | 6 Comments

Scientists have identified a virus that might have triggered the problem.

The Secrets to Living Past 100

By Emily Singer | 07/10/2007 | 0 Comments

A new gene-sequencing project could uncover clues into healthy aging.

Genes for Several Common Diseases Found

By Emily Singer | 06/07/2007 | 13 Comments

A study of seven illnesses, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, identifies new candidate genes.