SAN DIEGO (GenomeWeb News) — The J. Craig Venter Institute plans to launch a large-scale human genome sequencing study that aims to map approximately 10,000 genomes within the next decade, a JCVI scientist said this week.
An effort by Genomics Medicine Ireland is creating a database of diseases based on the genomics of people in Ireland. It now is looking into the possibility of including Scotland in its work.
In recent weeks, the direct-to-consumer genetics firm has rolled out a health hub where customers can share information concerning 18 common health conditions.
