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fromFast Company
11 hours ago

Why are there so many Salmonella outbreaks? 4 reasons for the nonstop food recalls, sicknesses, and safety warnings this year

Salmonella cases and recalls are rising due to improved outbreak detection and environmental changes, including links to outdoor poultry and contaminated milk powder in snack seasoning.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Swashbuckling' geneticist and human genome decoder J. Craig Venter dies at age 79

J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genomics, died at age 79, known for decoding the first bacterial genome and the human genome race.
Medicine
fromNature
2 months ago

Identical twins on trial: can DNA testing tell them apart?

Identical twins share identical DNA, making standard forensic DNA testing unable to distinguish which twin committed a crime, though whole-genome sequencing can identify rare post-birth mutations to differentiate them.
Medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

Whole-genome landscapes of 1,364 breast cancers - Nature

Whole-genome sequencing of 1,364 Korean breast cancers integrated with comprehensive clinical records uncovers genomic complexities and potential biomarkers for personalized treatment.
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fromWIRED
8 months ago

Whole-Genome Sequencing Will Change Pregnancy

IVF with whole-genome embryo screening can substantially reduce genetic disease risk and may become the preferred method for having children.
Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
8 months ago

Test detects HPV-associated head, neck cancer 10 years early - Harvard Gazette

HPV-DeepSeek liquid biopsy can detect HPV-associated head and neck cancer up to 10 years before symptoms, enabling earlier, less intensive treatment.
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