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PacBio-Singapore project to create largest SE Asian genome dataset

August 10, 2024
Singapore’s National Precision Medicine (NPM) Programme and genomic sequencing leader PacBio have embarked on a project that aims to produce a more diverse reserve of reference genomes.

Mystery of Kaspar Hauser solved, leaving another enigma

August 10, 2024
The scientist responsible for confirming the identity of Richard III’s corpse has disproved a two centuries-old claim made on behalf of Germany’s most enigmatic Royal pretender.

Research reveals misbehaving genes in healthy humans 

July 28, 2024
So-called ‘gene misbehaviour’ within the bodies of healthy human beings is far more widespread than previously supposed, suggests findings from a new study.

Frogs’ secret defence leaves would-be predators stuck for answers

July 12, 2024
Notorious for their ability to produce defensive toxins, frogs can also employ another, less well-known chemical weapon to foil predators.

Machine learning offers means to raise accuracy of cancer analysis

June 11, 2024
AI collaborators in Britain and the UK have developed a computer system that they say can spot cancer signs in samples with outstanding levels of accuracy.

New test could prevent major cause of sudden child deaths  

June 11, 2024
A new test designed to measure blood proteins could detect the presence of a serious heart condition in children.

UK-Swiss project harnesses tech to lower cell and gene therapies cost

May 20, 2024
Innovation agencies in the UK and Switzerland have together invested more than three quarters of a million pounds in a project to integrate digitisation and process analytical technologies (PAT) for...

Innovate UK grants £1million to gene therapy trio

May 5, 2024
Innovate UK has awarded a grant of more than £1 million to a trio of organisations working together on ‘life-changing’ gene therapies.

Cell conversion technique ‘offers boost for personalised treatments’

April 28, 2024
Prospects for personalised treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases could have been boosted by improvements in cell conversion techniques, claim scientists at a leading Swedish institute.

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