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UW–Madison researchers find persistent problems with AI-assisted genomic studies

Nov. 6, 2024
The faulty predictions are linked to researchers’ use of AI to assist genome-wide association studies.
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International Pathogen Surveillance Network launches catalytic grant fund for pathogen genomics

Feb. 26, 2024
More details on the IPSN catalytic grant fund can be found online.
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The human Y chromosome is the final human chromosome to be fully sequenced. The new sequence, which fills in gaps across more than 50% of the Y chromosome’s length, uncovers important genomic features with implications for fertility, such as factors in sperm production. NHGRI.
Genomics

Researchers assemble complete sequence of a human Y chromosome

Aug. 24, 2023
New sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production.
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CHOP researchers use “deep sequencing” to identify several previously undescribed genetic variants in vascular anomalies

June 13, 2023
The study captured genetic variants at extremely low levels, and dozens of patients began new therapies as a result of the findings.
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CDC webinar will focus on gene therapy in thalassemia

June 6, 2023
Next installment of CDC’s webinar series.
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UCLA study shows accuracy of genetically based disease predictions varies from individual-to-individual

May 24, 2023
Study highlights the need to move from populations to individuals in genomic medicine.
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Improving gene therapy with tiny bubbles

May 5, 2023
With Moderna Inc. global fellowship award, CWRU School of Medicine researchers hope to develop process that overcomes challenge of targeting diseased cells.
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Yale-led team creates comprehensive resource for impact of genomic variants

April 18, 2023
These advances will allow researchers and clinicians to better interpret potential disease-causing variants in an individual, connecting them to regulatory sites, nearby genes...