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PNAS Papers on Pepper Populations, Cacao Tree SVs, Genomic Records Metadata

In PNAS this week: pepper plant population history, influence of structural variants on cacao, and more.

Genome Biology Papers on Bladder Cancer, PCIP-seq, Structured RNAs in Human Microbiomes

In Genome Biology this week: epigenetic analysis of bladder cancer, long-read sequencing approach to examine viral insertions, and more.

Nature Papers Report on Host Factors Needed for SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Genomic Chromatin Architecture of Yeast

In Nature this week: host factors that could serve as SARS-CoV-2 treatment targets, and more.

More Variants to Come

Additional, more contagious variants of SARS-CoV-2 are likely to crop up, the Financial Times says.

Hundreds of Genetic Loci Influence Shape of the Human Face

The study, which focused on Europeans, also highlighted a role for enhancers during embryonic development in determining facial features.

Mar 11, 2020

In Survey, Half Say They Want to be Paid for Providing Their Own Genomic Data

Feb 15, 2019

Obesity-Related Gene Methylation Changes Connected to BMI in Healthy Adolescents

Sep 10, 2018

Noncoding Structural Variants Highlighted in Integrated Cancer Genome Analysis

Apr 10, 2018

Quadrant Biosciences Licenses SUNY, Penn State Epigenetic Biomarkers for Neuro Diseases

Jun 13, 2017

NSF Awards Grants Supporting Genomic Tool Development

Jun 1, 2017

Penn State Researchers Offering License-Free DNA Ladders for Electrophoresis Studies
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Apr 28, 2017

Penn State, Geisinger Team on New Biomedical Big Data Program

Mar 1, 2017

VISION To Use $6.1M Grant to Integrate Epigenomic Data for Blood-Based Diseases, Other Applications
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Nov 15, 2016

Ancient Indigenous Exomes Reveal History, Post-Colonization Immune Selection Shift

May 17, 2016

Giraffe, Okapi Genomes Reveal Clues to Height, Other Differences

Mar 31, 2016

NIH Funds Research to Sequence Malaria Parasite Transcriptome, Proteome

Aug 21, 2015

Former Secretary of State Advisor Speaks Out on GM Crop Safety, Necessity

Jul 2, 2015

Comparative Genomics Offers Hints to Molecular Adaptations in Woolly Mammoth Genomes

Feb 12, 2015

Penn State University Gets $209K NSF Grant to Develop Novel De Novo Assembly Software
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Jan 29, 2015

Enhanced GWAS Method IDs New Loci Associated With Response to Asthma Drugs
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Jan 15, 2015

Q&A: Marylyn Ritchie on Geisinger's New Biomedical and Translational Informatics Program
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Jan 8, 2015

NIJ Awards $800K Grant to Assess NGS Technology for Forensics

Dec 4, 2014

Study Suggests African Khoisan Hunter-Gatherers Remained Isolated, Represented Largest Population
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May 20, 2014

Thermo Fisher Inks E. Coli Test Development Deal with USDA

Feb 12, 2014

New Trial to Study Asthma Drug Responses, Genetic Factors in African-Americans

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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge is weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.