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CSIRO Develops Software to Detect Foreign DNA Without Reference Genomes
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The INSIDER algorithm, which grew out of SARS-CoV-2 variant research, looks for shifts in k-mer signatures to streamline the search for novel genomic patterns.

Startup BugSeq Bioinformatics Achieves High SARS-CoV-2 Detection Rate With Nanopore Sequencing
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The Canadian company sees nanopore sequencing analysis as an affordable, efficient way to find pathogens without the need for targeted PCR and culture tests.

Oracle Makes Inroads in Genomic Cloud Computing
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A research deal with the University of Oxford is a steppingstone for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to challenge AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure in bioinformatics.

Oxford, Oracle Partner to Improve Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Variants

The partnership combines an existing Oxford pathogen pipeline with the Oracle Cloud to accelerate analysis and research and enhance collaboration worldwide.

ICBiome Bets on Whole-Genome Sequencing Analysis to Control MRSA, COVID-19 Outbreaks
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Working with Amazon and Illumina software tools, startup ICBiome has built a platform to help hospitals spot clusters of pathogens early.

Sep 28, 2020

Ceres Nanosciences Nabs $243K SBIR Grant to Adapt RNA Capture Tech for Portable Sequencing

May 20, 2020

Genetron Health, Darui Strike Development Deal for Pathogen Sequencing Tests

Mar 11, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 Detected in Multiple Sample Types

Jan 27, 2020

Noscendo, University Hospital Bonn Partner on Pathogen-Detection Platform Development

Dec 10, 2019

Biotia Raises $2.4M in Seed Financing

Aug 5, 2019

GenMark Diagnostics Reports 23 Percent Revenue Increase in Q2

Apr 30, 2019

GenMark Diagnostics Q1 Revenues Grow 4 Percent

Jan 8, 2019

GenMark Diagnostics' Preliminary Q4 Revenues Up 21 Percent

Nov 28, 2018

Metagenomic Sequencing Approach Proposed for Respiratory Tract Infection Detection

Nov 2, 2018

FDA's Computational Challenges for PrecisionFDA Initiative Help Improve Genomic Testing
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Jan 18, 2018

Bovine TB Pathogen Genotypes Trace Disease History in Mozambique

Dec 14, 2016

Hygiena Acquires DuPont Global Food Safety Diagnostics Business

Dec 8, 2016

Metagenomics Shows Potential for Foodborne Pathogen Outbreak Investigations
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Sep 28, 2016

Universal Microbial Diagnostics Approach Using Random DNA Probes Promises Rapid Pathogen ID
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May 14, 2014

In Dutch Study, Pathogenica NGS HAI System Compares Well to Standard Typing Methods
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Dec 3, 2013

DTRA, InnoCentive Name Pathogen Detection $1M Contest Winner

Sep 30, 2013

USDA-ARS Evaluating PathoGenetix Technology for Foodborne Pathogen Identification

Sep 24, 2013

Axela Partners with Hutman Dx to Develop Automated Multiplex Pathogen Detection System
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Dec 13, 2012

DoD Dangles $1M Prize for Swift Pathogen Detection Algorithm

Aug 28, 2012

PathGen Joins 'Powered by Affymetrix' Program to Expand Reach of Pathogen Detection Test
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Breaking News
The Scan

Highly Similar

Researchers have uncovered bat viruses that are highly similar to SARS-CoV-2, according to Nature News.

Gain of Oversight

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Biden Administration is considering greater oversight of gain-of-function research.

Lasker for mRNA Vaccine Work

The Scientist reports that researchers whose work enabled the development of mRNA-based vaccines are among this year's Lasker Award winners

PLOS Papers on Causal Variant Mapping, Ancient Salmonella, ALK Fusion Test for NSCLC

In PLOS this week: MsCAVIAR approach to map causal variants, analysis of ancient Salmonella, and more.