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next-gen sequencing, genetics & genomics

Cross-Sample Sequencing Contamination Galore
Ruth Williams | Apr 5, 2017 | 3 min read
Scientists conducting a large-scale, comparative transcriptomics project have inadvertently highlighted widespread contamination in sequencing data.
Forensics 2.0
Bob Grant | Jan 1, 2017 | 10+ min read
Meet the researchers working to untangle the mystery of a Missouri home filled with bones by bringing cutting-edge technologies into the crime lab.
Q&A: Confirming Next-Gen Sequencing Results with Sanger
Tracy Vence | Oct 11, 2016 | 4 min read
Ambry Genetics CEO Aaron Elliott discusses his team’s recent analysis of 20,000 clinical next-generation sequencing panels.
Curious George
Anna Azvolinsky | Oct 1, 2016 | 9 min read
George Church has consistently positioned himself at genomics’ leading edge.
DNA Sequencing: From Tedious to Automatic
Catherine Offord | Oct 1, 2016 | 5 min read
Sequencing has gone from a laborious manual task costing thousands of dollars to a quick and cheap practice that is standard for many laboratories.
The Genetic Components of Rare Diseases
Kelly Rae Chi | Jul 1, 2016 | 9 min read
Techniques for determining which genes or genetic variants are truly detrimental
Spoiler Alert
Wudan Yan | Mar 1, 2016 | 7 min read
How to store microbiome samples without losing or altering diversity
Illumina, Investors Launch Consumer Genetics Firm
Tracy Vence | Aug 19, 2015 | 1 min read
With $100 million in initial funding, Helix aims to make personal genomics accessible.
Toward Blood-based Cancer Detection
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jul 7, 2015 | 4 min read
Circulating tumor cells, exosomes, and DNA can improve the diagnosis of many cancers. But are liquid biopsies ready for prime time?
Top 10 Innovations 2014
The Scientist | Dec 1, 2014 | 10+ min read
The list of the year’s best new products contains both perennial winners and innovative newcomers.
DNA Extraction Kits Contaminated
Kerry Grens | Nov 11, 2014 | 3 min read
Sequencing study reveals low levels of microbes in lab reagents that can create big problems for some microbiome studies.
Genome Digest
Tracy Vence | Mar 19, 2014 | 3 min read
What researchers are learning as they sequence, map, and decode species’ genomes
$1,000 Genome at Last?
Tracy Vence | Jan 15, 2014 | 2 min read
Illumina says its newest sequencing system can churn out whole human genomes for $1,000 apiece.
Decoding DNA: New Twists and Turns
Kerry Grens | Jun 1, 2013 | 10+ min read
Highlights from a series of three webinars on the future of genome research, held by The Scientist to celebrate 60 years of the DNA double helix
BGI Saves Genomics Technology
Jef Akst | Sep 26, 2012 | 2 min read
A large Chinese sequencing center’s purchase of Complete Genomics, a California-based DNA services company, ensures the valued technology will remain on the market.
Filling in the Missing Letters
Cristina Luiggi | Jul 3, 2012 | 1 min read
A new algorithm brings together data from second - and third - generation genome sequencers.
Genomics Boom Continues
Jef Akst | Apr 16, 2012 | 1 min read
A new report estimates that the genomics research tools market will be worth nearly $9 billion by 2016.
Charting the Course
Jeffrey M. Perkel | Oct 1, 2011 | 7 min read
Three gene jockeys share their thoughts on past and future tools of the trade.
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