Brianna Chrisman and Jordan Eizenga | Sep 1, 2022 | 10+ min read
Thirty years out from the start of the Human Genome Project, researchers have finally finished sequencing the full 3 billion bases of a person’s genetic code. But even a complete reference genome has its shortcomings.
Negative citations; cardiac stem cell saga continues; identifying anonymized genomic study participants; evolution of allergens; a call for biodefense innovation
If one out of three people develops cancer, that means two others don’t. Understanding why could lead to insights relevant to prevention and treatment.