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Speedy Long-Read Genome Assembly Enabled by Minimizer-Space Analysis

The minimizer-space de Bruijn graph approach could assemble a human genome in less than 10 minutes using eight cores and 10 gigabytes of random access memory.

Nature Papers Present Bowfin Genome Assembly, Challenge of Delivering Cas13-Based RNA Editing Systems

In Nature this week: bowfin genome assembly to study its evolution, and more.

Reference to Boost Trout Numbers

According to the Associated Press, a team of US and Canadian researchers has generated a reference genome for lake trout.

Science Papers Describe Platform for In Vivo CRISPR Screens, Seadragon Genome Analysis

In Science this week: multiplexed intermixed CRISPR droplets approach for in vivo screens, and more.

Nature Papers on Visualizing Transcriptional Dynamics of Single Cells, Cotton Cultivar Genomes

In Nature this week: approach to visualize transcriptional dynamics within single plant cells, and more.

Apr 28, 2021

Vertebrate Genomes Project Presents High-Quality Genomes for 25 Species

Apr 8, 2021

Long-Read Genome Assemblies Have 'Blind Spots' for Structural Variant Detection
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Mar 25, 2021

Wild Animal Gut Microbiomes Reveal New Species, Ties to Host Traits

Mar 17, 2021

Giraffe Genome Assembly, Functional Analyses Highlight Variants Linked to Height Adaptations

Mar 3, 2021

Human Pangenome Reference Consortium Releases Data From 30 Genomes

Feb 19, 2021

NRGene Looks to Royalty-Based Partnerships in Wake of IPO
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Dec 17, 2020

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

Dec 8, 2020

New Methods Enable Phased Human Genome Assemblies Without Parental Data
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Nov 18, 2020

Lurie Children's Hospital Details Migration of Clinical Diagnostics Lab to hg38 Reference Genome
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Jul 14, 2020

Telomere-to-Telomere Team Shares Complete X Chromosome Assembly

Jun 15, 2020

Genome In a Bottle Consortium Releases Structural Variant Calling Benchmark Data
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May 14, 2020

Pangolin Coronavirus Study Finds No Evidence of Direct Evolution to SARS-CoV-2

Oct 23, 2019

DNAStar Names Inqaba Biotec as Distributor for Africa

Sep 24, 2019

NIH Awards $29.5M to Two Centers for New Human Genome Reference Program

Aug 28, 2019

Vertebrate, Earth Genome Projects Provide Updates, Stress Impact on Conservation

Aug 16, 2019

New Long Read Assemblers for De Novo Genomes Promise Speed, Scalability
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Jun 14, 2019

Almond Genome Points to Regions Affecting Sweet Taste

May 30, 2019

Long-Read Metagenomic Sequencing Gets Boost From New Assembly Tool
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May 21, 2019

New Graph-Based Assemblers Promise Speedier, Cheaper Computing for Long-Read Sequencing
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Mar 26, 2019

New Human Genome Reference Projects Combine Long Nanopore Reads, Other Data Types
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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.