Genome sequencing
The UK’s Plan to Sequence 100,000 Human Genomes
Using one new technology as both a clinical and research tool.
This Classic Algorithmic Problem Can't Get Any Less Complex (Deal With It)
Researchers offer a new proof that "edit distance" can't be solved any more efficiently.
The First Pair of Complete Woolly Mammoth Genomes Is a Big Boost for Cloners
Cloning a mammoth is something we could “realize within decades."
The Microbes in Your Merlot
Researchers think that a grapevine's microbiome could affect a wine's "terroir."
How 23andMe Prepares Genomic Data for Sale
"We employ software, hardware, and physical security measures to protect the computers where customer data is stored."
This Poison Fungus Is Evolving to Get Deadlier
It's not just bacteria: A fungus in the Pacific-Northwest is adapting into a more resilient version of its ancestors.
The Genome's Big Data Problem
As genome sequencing proliferates, we need to figure out the issues around collecting, storing, and sharing genetic data.
The Largest Genome Ever Sequenced Belongs to a Tree
The loblolly pine has 22 billion base pairs, compared to 3 billion in the human genome.
It Takes 100 Hours to Analyze a Human Genome for Disease
Personalized medicine will remain a (mostly unreliable) luxury item until analysis tactics improve.
Pass On The Snacks, A DNA Vending Machine Now Exists
Put your money in the box, leave with someone else's DNA.
If We Can't Get Genome Accuracy Right, Personalized Medicine Is a Pipe Dream
Even highly accurate genetic sequences can have hundreds of thousands of errors—and it only takes a few.