Sequencing and Analysis of the Hydra Genome
Chapman, Kirkness et al., Nature
An international research collaboration reports their sequencing and analysis of the Hydra magnipapillata genome, and compare it to the genomes of several other organisms. "The Hydra genome has been shaped by bursts of transposable element expansion, horizontal gene transfer, trans-splicing, and simplification of gene structure and gene content that parallel simplification of the Hydra life cycle," the authors write. They team suggests that comparisons of the Hydra genome to the reported sequences of other animals have helped them to elucidate the evolution of several of the organism's characteristics.
Halcyon Molecular Develops Threading Method to Sequence DNA by Transmission EM
At the National Human Genome Research Institute's Advanced Sequencing Technology Development meeting in Chapel Hill, NC, last week, J. Provine, Halcyon's director of nanofabrication, talked about the progress the company has made over the last several years.
March 19, 2010 / In Sequence
Illumina Launches HiScanSQ, Hoping to Lure Microarray Users to Sequencing
The instrument consists of the HiScan Reader, a high-performance array scanner with sub-micron resolution, and the SQ Module, an add-on fluidics device for sequencing.
March 19, 2010 / In Sequence
BGI, US Team Launches Symbiont Genome Project
Chinese and American researchers plan to sequence and compare the genomes of the sea slug, Elysia chlorotica, and Vaucheria litorea, an algal species from which the slug has taken chloroplast biosynthesis genes.
March 19, 2010 / GenomeWeb Daily News
Transcription Factor Binding Differences Detected in Humans, Yeast
Researchers from the US, UK, and Germany used chromatin immunoprecipitation sequencing to identify and begin characterizing transcription factor binding variability in humans and yeast.
March 18, 2010 / GenomeWeb Daily News
NIH Developing Genetic Testing Registry to Go Online in 2011
Genetic test providers will be encouraged to voluntarily submit information about the availability, validity, and utility of their tests to the registry, which will serve as an information resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and patients. In addition, the registry will function to facilitate genomic data sharing for research.
March 18, 2010 / In Sequence
Leiden University Medical Center to Use Fluidigm Access Array for Genetic Dx Studies
Leiden University Medical Center's Human Genetics Department has purchased a Fluidigm Access Array system to prepare samples for next-generation sequencing as part of genetic diagnostic studies.
March 18, 2010 / PCR Insider
Ambry Genetics to Use RainDance Microdroplet PCR Tech in Diagnostics, Genomic Research Services
Under the partnership, Ambry will incorporate RainDance's RDT 1000 platform into sequence enrichment and targeted resequencing applications.
March 18, 2010 / PCR Insider
Comparative Genomics Reveals Horizontal Gene Transfer in Pathogenic Fungus
By comparing the genomes of three pathogenic fungi, an international research team identified pathogenicity chromosomes in the fungus Fusarium oxysporum that can move between strains in that species.
March 17, 2010 / GenomeWeb Daily News
Ambry Genetics Adopts RainDance Platform for DNA Enrichment, Sequencing Services
Ambry Genetics, which has a CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory, is using RainDance's RDT 1000 for micro-droplet PCR-based enrichment of target DNA for sequencing.
March 17, 2010 / In Sequence
RainDance, Ambry Partner on Sequencing Applications
Ambry will offer services for sequence enrichment and resequencing validation using RainDance Technologies' RDT 1000 system.
March 17, 2010 / GenomeWeb Daily News
