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Genome Canada, Partners Award $42.6M in Genomics, Informatics Research Funding

The money is being provided under three Genome Canada funding competitions in partnership with the Canadian federal government and other groups.

Breast, Lung Cancer Genetics Highlight Mutations Linked to Drug Response, Prognosis

New tumor profiling papers stemming from prior clinical trials led to informative mutations in early-stage, ER+/HER2- breast cancer and lung squamous cell carcinoma.

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research Launches Translational Research Programs

The initiatives are being funded with C$24 million over two years and will focus on acute leukemia, immuno-oncology, and brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancer.

Genome Canada, Partners Commit C$19M to Genomic Research Projects

The researchers will use genomics to address challenges facing Canada's forestry, healthcare, agricultural, and aquacultural industries.

U of Ottawa Proteomics Study ID's Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis in IBD Patients
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Using mass spectrometry, the scientists found protein panels that could separate IBD patient biopsies from controls and UC from CD, respectively.

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Interfering With Invasive Mussels

The Chicago Tribune reports that researchers are studying whether RNA interference- or CRISPR-based approaches can combat invasive freshwater mussels.

Participation Analysis

A new study finds that women tend to participate less at scientific meetings but that some changes can lead to increased involvement, the Guardian reports.

Right Whales' Decline

A research study plans to use genetic analysis to gain insight into population decline among North American right whales, according to CBC.

Science Papers Tie Rare Mutations to Short Stature, Immunodeficiency; Present Single-Cell Transcriptomics Map

In Science this week: pair of mutations in one gene uncovered in brothers with short stature and immunodeficiency, and more.