Tag: genome

Massive Gene Database Planned in California

By David Talbot | 10/21/2009 | 1 Comment

The data will be compared against electronic health records and patients' personal information.

The Human Genome in 3-D

By Emily Singer | 10/08/2009 | 2 Comments

New technology reveals how DNA molecules pack themselves inside a cell nucleus.

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.

The Human Genome: Yours for $48,000

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

A new sequencing service aims to take whole-genome sequencing mainstream.

Hunting for Clues in the Swine Flu Genetic Code

By Emily Singer | 04/29/2009 | 0 Comments

As the World Health Organization raises its pandemic alert to level 5, scientists study the genetic sequence of the virus.

A Hole in the Genome

By Emily Singer | 02/24/2009 | 1 Comment

A small chunk of DNA linked to schizophrenia, mental retardation, and autism may change the way we think about disease.

Neanderthal Genome Unraveled

By Lauren Gravitz | 02/12/2009 | 0 Comments

Scientists announce the first complete draft of our closest relative's genome.

New Clues to How Primates Evolved

By Emily Singer | 02/12/2009 | 0 Comments

Regions of DNA prone to duplication may have played a vital role in human evolution.

Genes That Fend Off Cancer

By Emily Singer | 02/03/2009 | 0 Comments

Ken Offit aims to find out why some women escape the disease.

Chinese, African Genomes Sequenced

By Emily Singer | 11/06/2008 | 2 Comments

By validating an emerging technology, two new genomic studies offer hope for the fight against disease.

Genomes on Display

By Emily Singer | 10/20/2008 | 2 Comments

Ten volunteers may reveal their genetic and medical data.

Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki

By Emily Singer | 10/20/2008 | 2 Comments

The founders of startup 23andMe want to know your genome.

Genetic Geography

By Larry Hardesty | 10/20/2008 | 0 Comments

Genomic analysis reveals Europeans' places of origin.

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.

The Genetic Early Adopters

By Emily Singer | 09/08/2008 | 3 Comments

The first people to purchase their complete genome sequences browse their books of life.