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The Economist highlights the potential of nanopore sequencing Oct 2008
This week's Economist highlights the potential transforming effect of a label-free, single-molecule approach to DNA sequencing.  Read the full article here. 
Panda genome sequenced Oct 2008
The Giant Panda's genome has been sequenced by a team led by the Beijing Genomics Institute.  The information should help scientists earn more about this endangered species, including why they have so few cubs.
Nature Biotechnology reviews nanopore sequencing Oct 2008
This week's Nature Biotechnology includes a special focus on DNA sequencing, its potential, and the challenges to be overcome to reach the next step in sequencing power.  A review article highlights the different approaches to nanopore sequencing and the challenges that must be overcome in order to deliver the promise of a dramatic improvement in sequencing power and utility.  This review article is authored by leading nanopore researche...
"Genomes, get yer fresh genomes" Oct 2008
Stanford Medicine Magazine on the rise of genome sequencing and what it means for biology and medicine. To read the article click here. 
Malaria parasite sequence will help fight disease Oct 2008
The sequence of Plasmodium falciparum, the leading case of human malaria, and other malaria species, have been completed and published in Nature.  This information is expected to help the worldwide fight against the disease.  Listen to the BBC's Science in Action discuss th...
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