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Cats could make good study animals for genetic research, the University of Missouri's Leslie Lyons tells the Atlantic.

Science Papers Present Updated Rhesus Macaque Genome Assembly, Responsible Use of Gene Drive Technology

In Science this week: updated reference genome assembly for the rhesus macaque, and more.

New Rhesus Macaque Reference Genome Holds Potential for Human Disease, Evolution Research

The researchers, who also performed whole-genome sequencing on 853 macaques, found new lineage-specific genes and expanded gene families in the monkeys.

Just a Few Changes...

A controversial paper on the gender gap in science has been corrected, according to BuzzFeed News.

Roche-GE Partnership Integrating Molecular Data Into Navify Tumor Board
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The partners are preparing to release two updates to Navify Tumor Board that support automatic importation of structured Foundation Medicine test reports.

Nov 23, 2016

NIH Awards $1.6M to Missouri Researcher to Study Genetic Effect on Different Diets

Jan 11, 2016

PAG Presenter Searches for Genetics Behind Domestic 'Wolf Cat' Coat

Oct 9, 2015

At ASHG, 99 Cat Genomes Project Presenter Points to Feline Potential as Trait, Disease Model

Nov 11, 2014

Feline Genomes Offer Clues to Cat Traits, Domestication

Mar 28, 2014

Using Genotyping Tools, Researchers Trace Cattle Domestication, Breed History

Oct 1, 2013

IP Watch: Kaneka, Hologic, Euclid Diagnostics, University of Missouri Win US Patents
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Jul 11, 2013

NIH Awards $2.3M in microRNA Research Grants in July
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May 10, 2012

University of Missouri Team Seeks to Outlicense Reusable, Microscale PCR Device
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May 10, 2012

IP Watch: LLNL, Lab21, NetBio, Life Tech, City of Hope, and U of Missouri Win US Patents
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Jan 17, 2012

BGI to Re-sequence Soybean Genomes for U. Missouri Project

Jan 17, 2012

BGI to Sequence 1,008 Soybean Lines to Boost Productivity
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Jul 29, 2011

Missouri Proteomics Study IDs Signaling Networks as Potential Drug Targets in Brain Metastasis
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Apr 19, 2011

USDA Awards Researchers $15M to Use Genotyping Arrays to Study Cattle
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Apr 18, 2011

USDA Awards $14M for Cattle Research Projects

Mar 14, 2011

Univ. of Missouri Gets $6.6M Grant for Corn Genetics

Oct 5, 2010

IP Roundup: Oct 5, 2010
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Sep 23, 2010

Lucigen Seeks to Market 'ExCyto' PCR Method to Amplify DNA from Transformed Bacteria
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Jul 9, 2010

U of Missouri, IBM to Build Genomics Cloud Computing Environment in the Midwest
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Jul 2, 2010

IBM, U of Missouri to Collaborate on Cloud Computing Resource for Genomics Research

Jul 21, 2009

IP Roundup: Jul 21, 2009
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Breaking News
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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.