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Findings from two new studies suggest that present-day populations outside of Africa carry Neanderthal DNA obtained in a shared gene flow event that occurred 40,000 to 50,000 years ago.
Cell-Free DNA Analysis Outperforms Cytology for Leptomeningeal Disease Detection
In most cases, cell-free DNA analysis had higher sensitivity and accuracy, suggesting the approach might be better for diagnosing leptomeningeal disease.
As Single-Cell Sequencing Methods Proliferate, Users Must Consider Application, ABRF Speakers Say
Speakers at this year's ABRF meeting described how they used single-cell tools in combination with other single-cell approaches and other methods.
Admera, University of Rochester Partner on PGx Pain Management Study
The study will use Admera's PGxOne Plus test, which uses next-generation sequencing technology to interrogate genes in order to predict how patients will respond to drug therapy.
NIH Names Semifinalists in $20M Antibiotic Resistance Dx Competition
The semifinalists will receive $50,000 each to develop prototypes of their concepts for submission in the second phase of the challenge.