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New mitochondrial disease identified in identical twins
Unlike other mitochondrial diseases, a newly discovered form leads to hyperactive mitochondria, causing patients to have low body weight despite excessive food intake.
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Antibody pipelines – the pharma perspective
Dr Erik Vernet, Director of Antibody Technology at Novo Nordisk, discusses antibody discovery and development workflows, including the role of informatics processes, in this Q&A.
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First full sequence of a human genome completed
After two decades, researchers have generated the first complete, gapless sequence of a human genome
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Spatial genomic and transcriptomic imaging in drug discovery
In this interview, read about the compilation of a new high-resolution cell atlas of the mouse brain using spatial genomics and transcriptomics.
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Sunlight shown to trigger DNA mutation that causes melanoma
New research found mutations that cause melanoma result from a chemical conversion in DNA fuelled by sunlight, undermining previous theories.
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Episode 2 – SARS-CoV-2 variants with Dr Justin Lee, CDC, Professor Vasan, CSIRO & Dr Chantal Vogels, Yale School of Medicine
Listen to this podcast to discover how SARS-CoV-2 variants are sequenced and why PCR assays could provide an alternative for resource-constrained places.
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SARS-CoV-2 “Mexican variant” sequence analysed by researchers
Analysis of one million SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences has revealed a new variant named T478K, spreading mostly in Mexico.
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Method for high-throughput RNA sequencing in single cells developed
A new method named scifi-RNA-seq marks the RNA of cells with specific barcodes, enabling the sequencing of many cells at the same time.
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Novel method of labelling DNA bases developed for sequencing
Using electrochemical detection and redox labels, researchers have created a new, faster method to sequence DNA.
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Single-cell approach generates RNA atlas of breast cancer tissue
Researchers have measured the gene expression of healthy and cancerous single cells from breast tissue, creating an 'RNA atlas'.
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Novel nanopore platform developed to sequence DNA
Scientists have created a new nanopore sequencing platform that can detect the presence of the nucleobases of DNA.
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First comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth compiled
Using single-cell sequencing technology, researchers have gained insight into the interactions of dental pulp and periodontal cells of teeth.
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Algorithm created to analyse large single-cell sequencing datasets
An algorithm which continuously processes new data has been developed to allow researchers to access and analyse single-cell sequencing information.
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Computational method used to quantify tRNAs in any organism
Researchers have developed a new technique called mim-tRNAseq to measure, map and analyse tRNAs in cells, providing insight into disease.
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RNA sequencing reveals insight into tuberculosis infection
Using single-cell RNA sequencing, researchers have shown that interferon response is correlated with tuberculosis progression.