Sequencing
News on NGS technologies, RNA-seq, clinical sequencing, & sample prep in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
New California Condor Genome Assembly Reveals High Genetic Diversity
Genetic diversity, which helps the birds adapt in the wild, can also aid conservationists' efforts to breed out deleterious traits and diseases in the species.
HTG Molecular Diagnostics Q1 Revenues Drop 36 Percent
For the quarter ended March 31, the Tucson, Arizona-based firm's revenues fell to $1.4 million from $2.2 million a year ago.
Blood Cancer Genetic Risk Loci Found in Retriever Dogs
Using a genome-wide association study and multiomic follow up, investigators tracked down genes involved in histiocytic sarcoma in flat-coated retrievers.
Early-Stage Lung Cancer Development Traced in Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Study
Researchers mapped the changes normal cells in the lung undergo as they evolve into cancerous cells and identified new targets for treatment.
Bluestar Genomics Raises $70M in Series C Funding Round
The San Diego-based early cancer detection firm has also appointed Felix Fang and Craig Venter to its scientific advisory board.Â