Scientists have found 27 different regions in the genome where rare copy number variations – missing or extra copies of DNA segments – exist in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), but not in those without the disease. These findings are reported in the most recent issue of PLOs Genetics, and came from additional analysis [...]
MediClim sends patients with certain chronic diseases alerts about impending weather that may worsen their ills.
A genomic analysis of more than 50 samples of the A(H1N1) influenza virus shows that the virus has probably been evolving for more than 80 years.
A new genetic link to autism has been found and reinforces the role of brain cell connections in this condition. Patients from the AGRE database contributed samples for the research.
Knome has donated it’s whole genome sequencing services to a charity auction on eBay. Bidding starts at $68,000 to get your whole genome analyzed and studied by some leading scientists. For most of us, whole genome sequencing is not yet such a useful service. If we wait long enough it will be available for free.
