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Nature: special edition on Genomics, featuring Oxford Nanopore Nov 2008
A special edition of Nature, published the week of the American Society of Human Genetics meeting, includes the publication of two new complete human genomes and several features exploring the status and challenges of genomics. The edition includes an article on Oxford Nanopore - for the article click here (subscription required).
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 researchers, many of whom col...
US Government issues report on Personalised Medicine Sep 2008
The US President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology has published a report on the priorities for personalised medicine. The report notes that genome sequencing technologies are advancing at a rapid pace, and large-scale usage of genomic data is within reach of being a meaningful research and clinical tool. To read the full report, click here.
NHGRI new $1000 genome grants include Oxford Nanopore collaborators Aug 2008
The US National Human Genome Research Initiative (NHGRI) has made a further series of grants to academics who are furthering technologies for more powerful and affordable DNA analysis. The largest award was granted to a team led by members of Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Advisory Board, Professors Dan Branton and Jene Golovchenko from Harvard University.
Click here to read the NHGRI press release.