PAG32 Conference Showcases Genomics Advancements, Despite Regulatory Challenges
The 32nd Plant and Animal Genomics conference in San Diego (January 10-15) attracted nearly 2,400 attendees from 65 countries, highlighting breakthroughs in DNA sequencing that have slashed costs and opened new avenues for crop improvement and climate adaptation research, although regulatory hurdles...
PAG32 Conference Showcases Genomics Advancements, Despite Regulatory Challenges
The 32nd Plant and Animal Genomics conference in San Diego (January 10-15) attracted nearly 2,400 attendees from 65 countries, highlighting breakthroughs in DNA sequencing that have slashed costs and opened new avenues for crop improvement and climate adaptation research, although regulatory hurdles...
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AI Revolutionizes Protein Structure Prediction, Opening New Scientific Horizons
Google DeepMind's AI tool, AlphaFold2, has determined the 3D structure of 200 million proteins, revolutionizing fields like drug discovery and biological research, with future applications in genomics, new materials, and nuclear fusion.
AI Revolutionizes Protein Structure Prediction, Opening New Scientific Horizons
Google DeepMind's AI tool, AlphaFold2, has determined the 3D structure of 200 million proteins, revolutionizing fields like drug discovery and biological research, with future applications in genomics, new materials, and nuclear fusion.
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African Expertise Key to Combating Infectious Diseases
Christian Happi, director of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), discusses why Africa is the best continent to study infectious diseases, highlighting the successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria as a prime example of the impact of local...
African Expertise Key to Combating Infectious Diseases
Christian Happi, director of the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), discusses why Africa is the best continent to study infectious diseases, highlighting the successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria as a prime example of the impact of local...
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Diagnóstico genético identifica el origen de enfermedades neuromusculares en niños
Una nueva plataforma de diagnóstico genético ha identificado la causa de enfermedades neuromusculares en 23 niños, utilizando secuenciación del genoma en trío y del transcriptoma, logrando una tasa de éxito del 40% en un estudio de 58 pacientes pediátricos.
Diagnóstico genético identifica el origen de enfermedades neuromusculares en niños
Una nueva plataforma de diagnóstico genético ha identificado la causa de enfermedades neuromusculares en 23 niños, utilizando secuenciación del genoma en trío y del transcriptoma, logrando una tasa de éxito del 40% en un estudio de 58 pacientes pediátricos.
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Human Cell Atlas: Mapping the Human Body's Building Blocks
A massive international research project has created a detailed map of human cells, leading to the discovery of new cell types and insights into disease.
Human Cell Atlas: Mapping the Human Body's Building Blocks
A massive international research project has created a detailed map of human cells, leading to the discovery of new cell types and insights into disease.
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AI Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Cerebras and the Mayo Clinic are using AI to analyze patient genomic data to improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment; a model trained on 500 patients shows promise in predicting treatment response and shortening time to effective therapy.
AI Improves Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Cerebras and the Mayo Clinic are using AI to analyze patient genomic data to improve rheumatoid arthritis treatment; a model trained on 500 patients shows promise in predicting treatment response and shortening time to effective therapy.
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300 New Genetic Variants Linked to Depression Discovered in Global Study
A study of five million people across 29 countries identified 300 new genetic variants linked to depression, highlighting the complex genetic basis of the disorder and paving the way for improved treatments.
300 New Genetic Variants Linked to Depression Discovered in Global Study
A study of five million people across 29 countries identified 300 new genetic variants linked to depression, highlighting the complex genetic basis of the disorder and paving the way for improved treatments.
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BBC's 1995 Tech Predictions: Hits and Misses
The BBC's 1995 Tomorrow's World program predicted various technological and societal developments for 2025, with some predictions proving accurate (e.g., smart speakers, automated banking) and others not (e.g., hologram surgery, space mining), highlighting the challenges of long-term forecasting.
BBC's 1995 Tech Predictions: Hits and Misses
The BBC's 1995 Tomorrow's World program predicted various technological and societal developments for 2025, with some predictions proving accurate (e.g., smart speakers, automated banking) and others not (e.g., hologram surgery, space mining), highlighting the challenges of long-term forecasting.
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Human Cell Atlas Revolutionizes Understanding of Human Body
A new human cell atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types, transforming our understanding of the human body and paving the way for new treatments.
Human Cell Atlas Revolutionizes Understanding of Human Body
A new human cell atlas reveals thousands of previously unknown cell types, transforming our understanding of the human body and paving the way for new treatments.
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UK Faces Pressure to Exclude Chinese Genomics Firms
Concerns are raised in the UK about Chinese companies' involvement in the genomics sector, with worries about data security and potential exploitation. The government is being pressured to take action to protect sensitive health information.
UK Faces Pressure to Exclude Chinese Genomics Firms
Concerns are raised in the UK about Chinese companies' involvement in the genomics sector, with worries about data security and potential exploitation. The government is being pressured to take action to protect sensitive health information.
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