Tag: Genomics
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GenoWell Genetic Screening Launch by Rochester Regional Health
Rochester Regional Health Introduces GenoWell: A Free Genetic Screening Initiative Gates, N.Y. — Rochester Regional Health is expanding its commitment to preventive care with a new program and research tool called GenoWell. The initiative offers free genetic screening to participants, aiming to illuminate how individual DNA variants influence health outcomes. By combining genetic data with…
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Newborn Genomic Sequencing Could Detect Hundreds of Diseases Early
Genomic Sequencing for Newborns: A Potential Leap in Early Diagnosis Australian scientists and clinicians are championing a bold new approach to newborn health: incorporating genomic sequencing into standard newborn screening. Proponents argue that sequencing a baby’s genome at birth could reveal vulnerability to hundreds of conditions long before symptoms appear, enabling earlier interventions and improved…
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Single-Chromosome Sequencing in Human Cancers: A Window into Gene-Specific Tumor Biology
Introduction: Why Focus on a Single Chromosome? Cancer genetics has traditionally relied on bulk genome analyses, which average signals across millions of cells. While informative, this approach can obscure rare but functionally critical events occurring on individual chromosomes. The idea of single-chromosome sequencing—an approach that isolates and analyzes one chromosome at a time—offers a rare…
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Changing the Narrative: How Calgary’s iSARP Is Redefining Sarcoma Therapy
Changing the Narrative in Calgary’s Medical Landscape When Dr. Michael Monument returned to his hometown of Calgary in 2014 after a fellowship at the University of Utah, colleagues warned him that the city might not be the best place to pursue sarcoma research. Sarcoma, a relatively rare family of bone and soft tissue tumors that…
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Tiny genome loops persist in dividing cells, reshaping mitosis understanding
Overview: A surprise in the mitotic genome For decades, scientists believed that as cells prepare to divide, their chromosomes condense into a tightly packed, featureless slate. Once division finished, the genome would gradually reestablish its complex 3D structure to regulate which genes are active in each daughter cell. A groundbreaking study from MIT challenges this…
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Tiny Genome Loops Persist During Cell Division, MIT Finds
New insight into mitosis: genome structure isn’t erased For decades, scientists believed that as cells divide, the genome is stripped of its intricate 3D organization and that this structure gradually returns only after mitosis. A groundbreaking MIT study challenges that view by showing that tiny 3D loops, known as microcompartments, persist throughout cell division and…
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Exploring the Power Of Plants To Make Drugs From Sunlight
The plant chemist’s superpower Plants are nature’s most versatile chemists. Fueled by sunlight and carbon dioxide, they synthesize a dazzling array of natural products that remain challenging to replicate in the lab. In recent work led by Professor Anne Osbourn FRS at the John Innes Centre, researchers harness genomic data, AI, and biotechnology to glimpse…
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Prof Kathryn North AC Named Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Chair
Prof Kathryn North AC Appointed Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board Professor Kathryn North AC, the Director of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) since 2013, has been named the new Chair of the Australian Medical Research Advisory Board (AMRAB). The appointment, announced by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, positions North at the helm…
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BioBank Ireland Health Snapshot: Genomic Insight for Ireland
Overview: Building a health snapshot for Ireland BioBank Ireland has announced a bold plan to create a comprehensive snapshot of the health of people living on the island of Ireland. By combining genetic information with lifestyle, environmental factors, biomarker data, and healthcare outcomes, the initiative seeks to deepen our understanding of disease and speed up…
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QIMR Berghofer Passes Bill 2025: A New Era for Queensland Medical Research
Introduction: A Historic Turn for QIMR Berghofer The Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR) Berghofer has crossed a major milestone with the passage of the QIMR Berghofer Bill 2025. Unveiled as the institute marks its 80th anniversary, the new Act repeals the 1945 framework and replaces it with a modern, governance-focused regime designed to accelerate…