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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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£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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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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Could Egg-Derived Xeno-miRs Influence Chemotherapy Response?

Could what's on your plate change your chemo outcome? Dietary microRNAs from food like eggs could affect cancer drug response – here’s what in silico analysis reveals about this promising discovery.

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How Multimodal Datasets and Models Are Helping To Advance Cancer Care

In the era of precision oncology, the integration of high-throughput, multimodal datasets presents both a formidable challenge and a transformative opportunity. We spoke to Dr. Benjamin Haibe-Kains about how AI/ML data models are helping.

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SMART Templates Break CRISPR’s PAM Barrier With 10× Editing Reach

Scientists have developed SMART (silently mutate and repair template), a strategy that dramatically expands the editable range of CRISPR targets by redesigning the repair template without changing the enzyme.

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Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Examined in First North African Study

Read how the North African Dementia Registry will use multiomics data to reveal new insights on Alzheimer’s genetic risk.

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Liquid Biopsies: Paving the Way for More Personalized and Responsive Cancer Care

Liquid biopsies offer a less invasive, yet highly informative, alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. This article examines how liquid biopsies are aiding cancer drug development and guiding treatment strategies.

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Single-Cell Transcriptomics Project Will Offer New Understanding of the Immune System

Learn how single-cell transcriptomics is helping researchers explore gene activity and immune system diseases with cutting-edge technology.

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Many Shades of Grey: Nuanced Treatments for Genetic Disease

In this op-ed, Charles Gersbach explores how genetic tuning is emerging as a next-generation approach to modulating gene expression.

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Next-Generation Sequencing in the Clinic: Opportunities and Challenges

Discover how next-generation sequencing is transforming diagnostics, guiding treatment decisions and shaping the future of personalized medicine.

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How the Danish National Genome Center Uses Patients’ Genomic Data

Catching up at the Nordic Precision Medicine Forum 2025 in Stockholm, Technology Networks spoke to Astrid Pedersen, special advisor at the Danish National Genome Center, to learn more about the initiative’s work.

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Building Living Therapeutics With Synthetic Biology

This article explores how synthetic biology is revolutionizing therapeutics through engineered cells, precision genetic circuits and AI-driven design, with applications in cancer treatment, vaccine development and next-generation immunotherapies.

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