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Proteomics study to investigate plasma proteins in 53,000 participants
Next-generation sequencing will be employed to study 1,500 plasma proteins in participants, according to UK Biobank.
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Tracking SARS-CoV-2 with genome sequencing
Researchers have been tracking SARS-CoV-2 by sequencing the genomes of virus samples collected from diagnostic testing. They hope that using next-generation sequencing (NGS) on SARS-CoV-2 will help to accurately diagnose the novel coronavirus, identify mutations and track its history. This article explores the findings of their latest study and what…
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Novel biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics
A new way of identifying cancer biomarkers has been developed by researchers at Lund University in Sweden. The new technology allows very sensitive, quick and cost-effective identification of cancer biomarkers. Nikki Withers spoke to Professor Carl Borrebaeck, who discusses how the researchers demonstrated the power of combining proteomics with genomics.
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NGS: offering a glimmer of hope in the fight against COVID-19
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has become the method of choice for many researchers responding to infectious disease outbreaks and in the present coronavirus pandemic. Here, Pushpanathan Muthuirulan discusses the potential of NGS for rapid diagnosis and explores some of the emerging high-throughput approaches using NGS as a readout for the detection…
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Powering forward – Genomics England’s COVID-19 response
Genomics England has launched a next-generation genomic research platform that will play a key role in the response to COVID-19. It is hoped this research environment will transform how genomic data is made usable for global biopharma and academic scientists, providing world‑class patient data security, while enabling the flexibility required…
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Under the microscope: Supporting the COVID-19 response with NGS
Responding efficiently to urgent situations is of utmost importance in times of crisis. Dr Suvarna Gandlur, Associate Director of Takara Bio’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio, discusses how the company is contributing to the COVID-19 effort and supporting the scientific community.
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NGS In-Depth Focus 2020
In this NGS In-Depth Focus: how next-generation sequencing (NGS) enables rapid detection of viruses and a novel NGS platform advancing genomics research.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 3 2020
This issue includes articles that explore how a next-generation genomics platform can be used for COVID-19 research, the elimination of neutralising AAV antibodies for gene therapies and a new quick and cost-effective biomarker technology for cancer diagnostics. Also in this issue are features on antibody therapeutics for COVID-19 and targets…
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Unique mutation in SARS-CoV-2 virus identified from next-generation sequencing
Next-generation sequencing has revealed an 81-base pair mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which could be used to develop new antivirals or vaccines.
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Next generation sequencing for cancer precision medicine
The systematic successful treatment of cancer still eludes us and in an effort to refine this area of targeted medicine, Lauri Paasonen and colleagues explore the potential of using patient-derived cells (PDCs) for devising a personalised treatment strategy for solid tumours.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 3 2019
This issue includes an investigation into utilising recombinant antibodies for research, a highlight on protein design using computational methods and an examination of the advances in genomic medicine. Also in the issue are articles on next generation sequencing and upstream bioprocessing.
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Application Notes supplement 2018
Researchers are always looking more effective and efficient ways of making their work more successful. In this supplement, some of our commercial partners share their data, detailing the application of their technology.
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Application note: A complete next-generation sequencing workflow for circulating cell-free DNA isolation and analysis
Circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has been shown to have potential as a noninvasive substrate for the detection and monitoring of tumour cells. As circulating tumour DNA is often present at low frequencies within cfDNA, targeted sequencing is an optimal tool for mutation detection.
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Protein sequencing method could transform biological research
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new way to sequence proteins that are much more sensitive than existing technology, identifying individual protein molecules rather than requiring millions of molecules at a time
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Expert view: The development of single‑cell genomics with Smart‑seq
Takara Bio has played a major role in the development of single-cell genomics with the launch of kits such as the automation-ready Smart-seq HT, with a simplified 4-steps protocol. In addition, to meetthe demand for using RNA-seq for degraded clinical samples, we have expanded our offering with a complete sequencing…