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Genome Sequencing of Apes Provide Insights into Evolution

Posted in Science on 12th Jun, 2018
by Alex Muller

Researchers have reported on improved orangutan and chimpanzee genomes, built from scratch using long-read PacBio sequencing and long-range mapping technology.

Google Has Released an AI Tool That Makes Sense of Your Genome

Posted in Medicine on 5th Dec, 2017
by Alex Muller

AI tools could help us turn information gleaned from genetic sequencing into life-saving therapies.

Stanford Scientist: We'll Have A Century of Medical Advances in the Next Decade

Posted in Medicine on 30th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

With tech giants tackling medical science ventures, focus has shifted from treatment to the total eradication of disease.

First happiness genes have been located

Posted in Science on 26th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Genetic overlap between happiness, depression discovered.

No evidence that genetic tests change peoples behavior

Posted in Medicine on 16th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Genetic tests that provide an estimate of an individuals risk of developing diseases do not appear to motivate a change in behavior to reduce the risk.