POSTS TAGGED AS DNA sequencing

Hopkins’ Cancer Blood Test Strategy

How to Detect Chromosomal Alterations in Plastma
All cancer patients, no matter the primary site, have abnormal chromosomes released from [MORE]

Clinical Usefulness of Sequencing, Another Example

When will DNA sequencing become a common option in clinical medicine?  With most healthcare providers that may be a [MORE]

Another First for Whole Genome Sequencing

This piece is best summarized in its own words:  “For the first time, researchers from Cambridge have used DNA sequencing [MORE]

Genetic Variations in Stem Cells and Sperm

Stem Cell Mutations
At least since 1971, when Alfred Knudson proposed the “multiple hit” theory for the origin of cancers, [MORE]

Useable Genomics for Physicians

Knome DNA Decoder
The greatest constriction of clinical genomics no longer is the cost of DNA sequencing as much as [MORE]

The Human Microbiome Project So Far

Human Microbiome Project
With $170m funding some 200 scientists at 80 institutions, the has sought to identify a [MORE]

Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia

In a paper titled “Systematic Identification of Genomic Markers of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer Cells,” a research group from [MORE]

Smaller, Cheaper Sequencer

Electrical Signals from DNA Nano Sequencer
Technical developments in DNA sequencing tend to have a “forward-looking” character that some might [MORE]

Problems with Sequencing Tumor Cells

It is common knowledge that it’s better to catch cancer in an early state than later. The reason is that [MORE]

Ion Torrent Sequencer in Hospital Testing

ITOR gene sequencing chip
2012 is a big year for South Carolina’s Greenville Hospital System: it celebrates its centennial as [MORE]

Bedside Genetic Testing

Spartan 1 Bedside Genetic Tester
While whole-genome sequencing is moving in the right directions (better results, lower costs), it still [MORE]

Exome Sequencing, “The Executive Summary”

Whole Exome Sequencing
For cost reasons, exome sequencing—i.e. sequencing the protein coding sections of the genome—may precede whole genome sequencing [MORE]

Complete Genomics’ Sequencing Service

While a year ago, the FDA put a hold on companies selling genomic kits directly to consumers, researchers are [MORE]

Mayo Begins Large Scale Sequencing

Genome Sequencing
DNA sequencing is a necessary, but not entirely sufficient step, toward personalized medicine.  Providers have to figure out how [MORE]