Sanger Institute Accused of Misusing African DNA Samples
Sanger Institute Accused of Misusing African DNA Samples
Whistleblowers allege the institute intended to commercialize a research tool based on the material, a violation of agreements with African scientists who collected the sequences.
Whistleblowers allege the institute intended to commercialize a research tool based on the material, a violation of agreements with African scientists who collected the sequences.
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Wellcome Sanger Institute to Close Animal Facility
Chia-Yi Hou | Jun 10, 2019 | 1 min read
The move reflects scientists using more cell lines and organoids in genetic research, although some experts disagree with the decision to scale back the use of animal models.
Capsule Reviews
Bob Grant | Jan 1, 2015 | 3 min read
Does Altruism Exist?, Ancestors in Our Genome, Fred Sanger—Double Nobel Laureate, and Stiffs, Skulls & Skeletons
Two-time Nobel Laureate Dies
Abby Olena, PhD | Nov 20, 2013 | 2 min read
Frederick Sanger, who pioneered amino acid and DNA sequencing techniques, has passed away at age 95.
Collecting Cancer Data
Hannah Waters | Mar 29, 2012 | 4 min read
Two new cancer cell line databases bursting with genomic and drug profiling data may help researchers identify drug targets.