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The comprehensive decoding of the ginseng genome sets the stage for precise breeding techniques aimed at boosting its medicinal efficacy.
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An international team of almost one hundred scientists has uncovered the complete, gap-free human genome by deciphering the remaining and hitherto unknown sequences – opening the door for novel ...
LAS VEGAS – A new DNA sequencing machine from Life Technologies that can scan an entire human genome for $1,000 could help transform cancer treatment and help usher in the era of individualized ...
A group of scientists have debuted a more inclusive human genome reference which should help scientists better understand human biology.
Geneticists have finally assembled the genome of the huge loblolly pine. With more than 23 billion base pairs, it's seven times the size of a human's, and the largest one ever sequenced. But what ...
Chromosomes Blogging the Human Genome: Why do genes have such ridiculous names? Groucho, smurf, faint sausage, and other ridiculous gene names.
About Bionano Genomics Bionano is a genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing ...
--Flagship Pioneering today announced the unveiling of Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. a new company with the mission of curing disease by writing in the code of life. Tessera is pioneering Gene ...
Scientists just designed a functioning genome with the minimum number of genes needed for life—and they still don’t understand a third of what those genes are supposed to do.
It would be pretty fascinating to study Leonardo da Vinci’s genome and try to find clues to the origin of his brilliance. Of course, genetics can’t tell us everything, but any clue about da ...