Lychee genome reveals its double domestication

A look into the lychee genome reveals the fruit's origin and domestication history in ancient China.

Charlotte Hsu-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 4, 2022 ~8 min

Harvard-led research on ancient Britain spans language, ancestry, kinship, milk

Two new studies highlight technological advances in large-scale genomics and open windows into the lives of ancient people.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Dec. 23, 2021 ~6 min


Genomic sequencing: Here's how researchers identify omicron and other COVID-19 variants

DNA sequencing has allowed researchers to catch new COVID-19 variants hours after receiving the first positive test sample.

Crista Wadsworth, Assistant Professor in the Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology • conversation
Dec. 20, 2021 ~8 min

Charting changes in a pathogen's genome yields clues about its past and hints about its future

After a nose swab tests positive for a virus or bacteria, scientists can use the sample’s genetic sequence to figure out where and when the pathogen emerged and how fast it’s changing.

Sarah Nadeau, PhD Student in Computational Evolution, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich • conversation
Dec. 1, 2021 ~10 min

New program deciphers genetic code of genome sequences

Harvard researcher develops program to read any genome sequence and decipher its genetic code.

Juan Siliezar • harvard
Nov. 15, 2021 ~5 min

Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders

An international study of more than 50,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has revealed that IBS symptoms may be caused by the same biological

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 5, 2021 ~6 min

Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third

Whole genome sequencing from a single blood test picks up 31% more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests, shortening the ‘diagnostic odyssey’

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 4, 2021 ~7 min

Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third, study finds

Whole Genome Sequencing from a single blood test picks up 31% more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests, shortening the ‘diagnostic odyssey’

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 4, 2021 ~7 min


5 ethical guidelines for ancient DNA research

Researchers propose five ethical guidelines for research on ancient DNA. There is genome-wide data available for more than 6,000 ancient humans.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
Oct. 21, 2021 ~7 min

New programmable gene editing proteins found outside of CRISPR systems

Researchers find RNA-guided enzymes are more diverse and widespread than previously believed.

Jennifer Michalowski | McGovern Institute for Brain Research • mit
Sept. 15, 2021 ~6 min

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