Agilent Technologies ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel
04 March, 2015Agilent Technologies has launched the ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of clinical cancer research. The product will enable researchers to rapidly and accurately identify disease-associated variants in tumour samples - information that can be vital to research in cancer treatments.
Agilent Technologies ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel
04 March, 2015Agilent Technologies has launched the ClearSeq Comprehensive Cancer research panel, designed to improve the speed and accuracy of clinical cancer research. The product will enable researchers to rapidly and accurately identify disease-associated variants in tumour samples - information that can be vital to research in cancer treatments.
Genetically modified E. coli dependent on synthetic nutrients
28 January, 2015While genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have imparted many benefits on society, they also have the potential to upset natural ecosystems if they were to escape. Physical containment of GMOs is not foolproof, so attention has since turned to biocontainment.
The gene genie: controlling genes with your thoughts
18 November, 2014Researchers at ETH Zurich have created the first gene network to be operated via brainwaves. Depending on the user's thoughts, it can produce various amounts of a desired molecule.
'Frankenstein' DNA keeps tumours alive
11 November, 2014Australian researchers have discovered how the massive DNA molecules that appear in some tumours are stitched together from other parts of the genome, making them similar to Frankenstein's monster.
Malaria is shaping the human genome
20 October, 2014Researchers from the Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network have found that malaria has been a major force of evolutionary selection on the human genome. Small genetic changes have resulted in improved survival against malaria, and children carrying these genes have a better chance of passing them on.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Ion PGM Dx System for next-generation sequencing
20 October, 2014Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the Ion PGM Dx System, developed using Ion Torrent next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology. The product enables clinical laboratories to more easily develop and implement next-generation sequencing diagnostic assays.
African skeleton throws light on our origins
01 October, 2014The DNA of an African skeleton, belonging to a man who lived over 2000 years ago in the southernmost tip of Africa, has thrown light on humanity's earliest common genetic ancestry.
Tecan Freedom EVO NGS workstation
26 September, 2014Tecan has launched the Freedom EVO NGS workstation to simplify next-generation sequencing (NGS) sample preparation and PCR set-up. Offering user-friendly, walkaway automation of library preparation at the touch of a button, it eliminates the need for extensive manual processing.
Sigma Life Science gene synthesis service
25 September, 2014Gene synthesis is an efficient alternative to molecular cloning for custom gene production, eliminating the struggle of cloning and building genes to the user's specifications.
Qiagen GeneRead DNAseq Leukemia V2 gene panel with SF3B1 biomarker
28 July, 2014Qiagen has acquired an exclusive global licence to the biomarker SF3B1 from the University of Tokyo. The biomarker is included in the company's GeneRead DNAseq Leukemia V2 gene panel for next-generation sequencing.
Scientists sequence genome of cancer-causing parasite
17 July, 2014An international team of scientists has sequenced the genome and characterised the genes of the Asian liver fluke, Opisthorchis viverrini.
Clontech Guide-it products for CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing
16 July, 2014CRISPR/Cas9 technology offers an efficient, simple system for targeted genome editing. Guide-it products are said to improve the CRISPR/Cas9 workflow by providing a streamlined method.
Qiagen GeneRead DNAseq V2 gene panels
16 July, 2014Qiagen has launched 14 GeneRead DNAseq V2 gene panels targeting an extensive range of cancer-related genes and gene regions, including 'focused' panels each targeting 8-25 genes, 'disease-specific' panels for 40-50 genes and 'comprehensive' panels for as many as 160 genes.
Friends' similarities extend to their genes
16 July, 2014It appears that we share more with our friends than we thought, with US researchers discovering that friends who are not biologically related still resemble each other genetically.
