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We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us

What is genome sequencing? How does it work in your world? Genome sequencing is the process of reading an organism’s entire genetic code. In humans, that’s about 3 billion chemical “letters” (A, C, T ...
Kaleido Scope

What is DNA, and why it’s a key to understanding life, health, and disease: UAB experts explain how our DNA shapes who we are

DNA is often called the blueprint of life, but what does that really mean? Elizabeth Worthey, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Genetics in the Heersink School of Medicine, explains everything ...
The Scientist

An Automated DNA-to-Data Framework for Production-Scale Sequencing

A streamlined, automated process helps scientists coordinate site-ready production-level whole genome sequencing results.

Whole-genome sequencing may optimize PARP inhibitor use for cancer patients

A whole-genome sequencing approach shows early promise over current commercial methods for identifying more patients likely ...

Drug-resistant bacteria’s genome sequencing begins in Maharashtra

It is being done at BJ Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital (SGH), Pune, Dr DY Patil Medical College Hospital and Research Centre (DPU), Pune, and P D Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research ...