University of London
Bird, Reptile DNA Sequences Used to Reconstruct Genome of Dinosaur Ancestor
Using bioinformatic and molecular cytogenetic approaches, researchers retraced ancestral "diapsid" reptile genome patterns from extant bird and reptile genomes.
GWAS Yields New Loci Linked to Lung Function, Smoking Behavior
Data for tens of thousands of UK Biobank participants revealed an overlapping set of variants involved in airflow obstruction in heavy and never smokers.
QuantuMDx, U of London Lead New Malaria Dx Consortium
NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – A new consortium has been launched in Europe with the goal of developing a handheld molecular diagnostic device to test for malaria.
International Research Team Publishes qPCR Guidelines
The AACC and ARUP Laboratories announced the publication of new consensus guidelines aimed at improving and standardizing the way qPCR studies are done and reported.