genetics
QuantuMDx, A*STAR To Develop Asia-Specific Genetic Tests
A*STAR has signed an agreement with QuantuMDx, a UK-based biotech developing handheld diagnostics and whole genome sequencing devices.
Genome Of ‘Sacred Lotus’ May Hold Anti-Aging Secrets
Researchers have sequenced the genome of the 'sacred lotus,' which is known from the geologic record as early as 135 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
Fainting Spells May Be Linked To Just One Gene
A new study has revealed that fainting may be genetic and, in some families, only one gene may be responsible.
BGI: The Kung Fu Panda Of The Genomic World
BGI Executive Director Dr. Wang Jun explains to Asian Scientist Magazine why the kung fu panda best describes the Chinese world leader in human, plant, and animal genetics research.
Asian World Health Summit Opens In Shadow Of H7N9 Threat
More than 900 delegates have gathered at the World Health Summit Asia 2013 in Singapore to discuss the issues and challenges in public health facing Asia.
H3 Biomedicine, BGI To Provide Open Access Cancer Genomic Data
H3 Biomedicine Inc. and BGI have entered into a partnership to sequence and publish genomic data from pre-clinical cancer models.
Genomic Insights May Explain How Falcons Evolved To Become Birds Of Prey
Researchers have published the first analysis of falcon genomes, providing insights into the evolution of predatory adaptations in falcons.
BGI-Shenzhen Acquires US-Based Complete Genomics For $117M
BGI completed today the acquisition of U.S.-based whole human genomic sequencing provider, Complete Genomics, Inc.
1000 Genomes Project Helps Advance Personalized Medicine
By decoding the genomes of more than 1,000 people from Han Chinese in Beijing to Japanese in Tokyo, scientists have compiled the largest and most detailed catalog yet of human genetic variation.
