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Genomic Analysis of Aspergillus Shows Prevalence of Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections in the UK

A citizen science-fueled study shows environmental fungicide-resistant Aspergillus fumigatus contributes to clinical drug-resistant aspergillosis infections in the UK.

Human Heart Cell Atlas Highlights Cardiac Functions, Drug Targets

With single-cell transcriptome, chromatin accessibility, and spatial tissue data, researchers characterized cells and drug targets in different parts of the heart.

UK Bat Study Finds Coronaviruses With Potential to Develop Into Human Pathogens

Researchers used RNA sequencing on UK bat fecal samples to unearth several coronaviruses, including a sarbecovirus capable of binding to the human ACE2 receptor.

New Nanopore Sequencing Method Enables Direct Poliovirus Detection for Surveillance Testing
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The method, called DDNS, can identify poliovirus directly without cell culture, reducing the turnaround time for outbreak detection.

DNA Script Launches Early-Access Program for Enzymatic DNA Synthesis Platform

Through the program, customers will be able to access DNA Script's Syntax platform and new features prior to the system's full commercial launch.

Mar 21, 2022

SomaLogic to Process 30K Samples for European Cancer Study

Oct 27, 2021

DNAe, Imperial College London, U of Leicester to Develop NGS-Based Breast Cancer Monitoring Test

Dec 15, 2020

Imperial College London, Moredun Research Developing Silicon-Based Test for Infectious Disease Screening
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Oct 2, 2020

UK Team Enhances Real-Time PCR Multiplexing Using Data Analytics
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Sep 24, 2020

Single-Cell Transcriptome Atlas of the Human Heart Highlights Heterogeneity

Sep 10, 2020

SkylineDx, Imperial College London, UCSD Partner to Develop Kawasaki Disease Test

May 27, 2020

GnomAD Consortium Details Range of Human Genetic Variation From Large Dataset

Apr 29, 2020

UK's DnaNudge Prepares Cartridge-Based PCR Test for COVID-19 Testing
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Mar 12, 2020

DIAMONDS Project Using New Classification Approach to Develop Rapid Infectious Disease Tests
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Feb 18, 2020

Polygenic Risk Score Studies Suggest Conventional Heart Disease Prediction Methods Still Preferable

Jan 20, 2020

Multi-Disease Diagnostic Platform Project Receives €22.5M in EU Funding

Sep 24, 2019

CareDx, NanoString Collaborate to Develop Organ Transplant Rejection Test

Sep 11, 2019

Strep A Sequences Point to Potential Scarlet Fever Culprit in the UK

Sep 4, 2019

Body Mass Index Influenced by Different Genetic Factors During Infancy, Later in Life

Mar 19, 2019

Oxford Biodynamics Joins UK Prostate Cancer Screening Trial

Jan 30, 2019

Computational Tool Speeds Up Bacterial ID, Surveillance Using Whole-Genome Sequencing
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Nov 29, 2018

Nanopore Platform Developers Aim to Bring Multiplex MDx Testing to Point of Care
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Nov 1, 2018

Chronic Infection Genetic Risk Loci Point to Immune, Metabolic Pathways

Jun 27, 2018

Dual RNA Sequencing Enables Host-Pathogen Transcriptome Analysis of Uncomplicated, Severe Malaria

Nov 1, 2017

Natera Joins UK Longitudinal Breast Cancer Liquid Biopsy Study

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Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.