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Computational Tool To Map Paralogous Genes and Copy Number Variation

Paraphase – a computational tool that accurately resolves and analyzes paralogous genes – unlocks the difficult-to-analyze regions of the genome, providing deeper insights into genetic variation, disease mechanisms and population diversity.

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Using Next-Generation Sequencing To Understand the Role of the Microbiome in Health and Disease

This article explores how next-generation sequencing has revolutionized microbiome research, enabling comprehensive analysis of microbial communities and their roles in health and disease.

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£10 Million Project Will Try To Build Artificial Human Genome

A £10 million Wellcome Trust-funded project seeks to create artificial human genomes. Technology Networks explored the history of synthetic DNA and the societal and ethical implications of this project.

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The Past, Present and Future of Population Genomics

Learn how population genomics has evolved, its role in health and disease and the challenges ahead.

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Robyn Araiza on Representation, Mentorship and Making Science Inclusive

For Technology Networks' 2025 Women in Science eBook, we interviewed Robyn Araiza to learn about her career in STEM and how she is championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Plant-Based Leather: The Future of Sustainable Fashion?

Explore the growing trend of plant-based leather, a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials in the fashion industry.

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Inside Colossal’s Dire Wolf De-Extinction Project

Learn about Colossal's dire wolf de-extinction breakthrough and how this technology could reshape conservation.

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New Darwin’s Ark Project Is Sequencing Thousands of Cat Genomes

Darwin’s Cats uses fur sequencing to study feline genetics at scale, offering new insights into traits, disease risk and animal behavior.

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Detecting and Diagnosing Metabolic Disorders

Learn how metabolic disorders are detected and diagnosed with Dr. Irene De Biase, professor of clinical pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine.

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The Rise of Superbugs: A Looming Health Crisis

Antibiotic resistance – a gradual decrease in the sensitivity of pathogens to drugs threatens us all. Here, we consider how resistance develops, how we got there and, most importantly, what it threatens us with.

A DNA double helix with a section (gene) of one strand removed, representing horizontal gene transfer.

Horizontal Gene Transfer – Meaning, Methods, Detection and Outcomes

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) is the movement of genetic material from one organism to another. In this article, we will discuss what HGT is, how it is used in research, how to detect it and the threat it poses to humanity.

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Spatial Transcriptomics Is in a Phase of Rapid Growth

Technology Networks spoke to the most productive researcher in spatial transcriptomics, Professor Joakim Lundeberg, about the field’s rapid growth.

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Bacterial Transformation and Transformation Protocol

In this article, we discuss transformation, bacterial transformation in particular, and how scientists can utilize it to manipulate bacteria for a plethora of purposes.

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