Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new clues to causes of cancer
DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from NHS patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a
April 21, 2022 • ~4 min
How a South African community's request for its genetic data raises questions about ethical and equitable research
The South African Khoe-San communities are no strangers to exploitative research. One research team is trying to provide genetic ancestry results to community members. But they still face many challenges.
April 19, 2022 • ~13 min
The Human Genome Project pieced together only 92% of the DNA – now scientists have finally filled in the remaining 8%
Advances in technology have enabled researchers to sequence the large regions of repetitive DNA that eluded the Human Genome Project.
March 31, 2022 • ~10 min
An “oracle” for predicting the evolution of gene regulation
Researchers create a mathematical framework to examine the genome and detect signatures of natural selection, deciphering the evolutionary past and future of non-coding DNA.
March 11, 2022 • ~9 min
We're analysing DNA from ancient and modern humans to create a 'family tree of everyone'
How we’re linking together genetic material from thousands of people - modern and ancient - to trace our ancestors and the history of our evolution.
Feb. 28, 2022 • ~7 min
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