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A Support System for Precision Genomics in Oncology
A Support System for Precision Genomics in Oncology
A novel platform paves the way for genomics-based oncology testing, with a knowledgebase of actionable biomarkers and help for scientists developing in-house tests.
A novel platform paves the way for genomics-based oncology testing, with a knowledgebase of actionable biomarkers and help for scientists developing in-house tests.
genomics, cancer
Unlocking the Secrets within Cells Using Next Generation Sequencing
The Scientist | Sep 25, 2023 | 1 min read
Next generation sequencing (NGS) core facility scientists and researchers discuss their latest work exploring novel cancer models and stem cells in space.
Benign or Cancerous? Differentiating Mutation Types with Machine Learning
The Scientist | Apr 27, 2023 | 2 min read
Scientists turn to machine learning and big data approaches for precision -omics in cancer research.
Neoantigen Prediction for Precision Immunotherapies
The Scientist | Jan 12, 2023 | 2 min read
Learn about the tools and resources researchers use to define, discover, and deploy anti-tumor immunotherapies.
Understanding the Blood Cancer Genomic Landscape
The Scientist | Dec 13, 2022 | 1 min read
Information about the genomic and immunological characteristics of blood cancers is helping scientists discover and develop new immunotherapies.
Leveraging Genetic Drivers for Therapeutic Success
Thermo Fisher Scientific | May 2, 2022 | 1 min read
Scientists incorporate genetic analyses to streamline and accelerate clinical trials
Study Nearly Doubles Known Cancer-Linked Mutational Signatures
Jef Akst | Apr 22, 2022 | 2 min read
Analyzing the whole genome sequences of more than 18,000 tumors, researchers catalog nearly 60 new patterns of mutations that could inform cancer treatment.
Q&A: Nearly Every Single Human Gene Can Be Linked to Cancer
Dan Robitzski | Oct 29, 2021 | 6 min read
The Scientist spoke with University of Liverpool aging and longevity researcher João Pedro de Magalhães about how human biases can influence scientific priorities and outcomes in genetics.
Understanding Cancer Evolution Through the Lens of Single Cell Genomics
The Scientist | Oct 14, 2021 | 1 min read
Nicholas Navin and Lars Velten discuss sampling, sequencing, and tracing single cells to study how cancer cells adapt to various environments.
Improving Therapeutic Success: Focus on Cell and Gene Therapy
10x Genomics | Oct 1, 2021 | 1 min read
Researchers combine immune profiling with single cell sequencing to enhance immunotherapies.
A One-Stop Shop for Accurate Genetic Variant Classification
Qiagen | Sep 20, 2021 | 1 min read
Researchers consult a continuously curated database to determine a variant’s clinical significance.
Uncovering Ancient Residual DNA
The Scientist | Aug 27, 2021 | 1 min read
A look at how ancient events crafted modern human DNA and their potential impact on human health.
Studying Cellular Heterogeneity in the Lower Urinary Tract with Spatial Transcriptomics
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Advanced Cell Diagnostics | Aug 24, 2021 | 2 min read
Anushka Dikshit, Kit Fuhrman, and Diya Joseph present how to leverage in situ hybridization and spatial genomic profiling for prostate cancer research.
DNA Unlocked - A Special 3-Part Q&A Series
The Scientist Creative Services Team in collaboration with Amgen | Aug 11, 2021 | 1 min read
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Most Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer Genomes to Date
Jef Akst | Feb 5, 2020 | 2 min read
An interrogation of the whole genomes of more than 2,600 cancers yields clues about the genetic drivers of malignancy, how tumors evolve, and more.
Q&A: A 10,000-Genome Milestone for Shared Pediatric Cancer Data
Carolyn Wilke | Apr 1, 2019 | 3 min read
Computational biologist Jinghui Zhang of St. Jude realized scientists could work more efficiently with tools and genomic data shared on the cloud.
Researchers Publish First Pan-Cancer Genomic Analyses in Pediatric Patients
Catherine Offord | Feb 28, 2018 | 2 min read
Two large-scale studies reveal new insights into the genomic characteristics of childhood cancers.
Massive RNAi Screens Probe for Genes Important to Cancer
Kerry Grens | Jul 26, 2017 | 3 min read
Two freely available databases include data on hundreds of human cancer cell lines.
Week in Review: August 5–9
Jef Akst | Aug 9, 2013 | 5 min read
Flu researchers propose H7N9 studies; NIH makes deal to share HeLa genome; herbal “remedies” can cause cancer; scientists record grid cell activity in humans
How Predictive are Genomes?
Cristina Luiggi | Apr 3, 2012 | 1 min read
Researchers put the predictive power of whole genome sequencing to the test.