genomics
Novogene Completes US$75 Million B Round Financing
Novogene Technology Co., Ltd., a commercial provider of genomic services, has completed B round financing with banks and venture capital firms in China.
Sweet! Scientists Decode Genome Of Chinese Licorice
Interestingly, Chinese licorice, which is closely related to the plant used for licorice candy, codes for many more proteins than the human genome.
Can We Devise A Clock To Predict Cancer Risk?
Using a mitotic 'clock,' researchers have shown that DNA changes in normal cells could be used to predict the risk of cancer.
Mathematical Model Captures DNA Dynamics In Living Human Cells
Surprisingly, the genome as a whole is actually an active molecule that moves around and changes shape; researchers have now attempted to describe this movement.
QIMR Berghofer, BGI To Collaborate On Genomics Research
Both institutes have signed an agreement that will promote collaboration on a genomics-based research and education program.
Jackson Laboratory, Wenzhou Medical University Sign Research Agreement
The organizations will seek to better understand genomic propensities to disease and focus on individualized therapies for cancer, heart disease, and other afflictions.
This Protein From Micro-animal Shields DNA From Lethal Radiation
A novel protein discovered from an eight-legged microscopic aquatic animal helps human cells stay resilient to extremely high levels of radiation.
China Launches Its First National Gene Bank
The China National GeneBank will store more than ten million genetic samples from human, animal, plant and microbial species.
Introducing iCas, A Protein That Enables Precise Gene Editing
Researchers have developed a protein that gives tighter control over where and when DNA editing takes place, and can be switched on and off repeatedly.
