Next-generation metagenomic sequencing test developed at UCSF proves its effectiveness in quickly diagnosing almost any kind ...

A genomic test developed by researchers to rapidly detect almost any kind of pathogen -- virus, bacteria, fungus or parasite -- has proved successful after a decade of use.

The NURF complex plays a crucial role in organizing regions of DNA known as insulator regions, where boundaries within the ...

Concurrent DNA and RNA sequencing revealed 15.3% more patients with actionable variants than DNA sequencing alone.

In recent years, scientists have created a range of new methods based on CRISPR-Cas technology for precisely editing the ...

called metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). Rather than looking for one type of pathogen at a time, mNGS analyzes ...

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

by linking the four nucleotide bases comprising DNA—A, T, C, and G—into a particular genetic sequence. Making these sequences is time-consuming and expensive, though, and the longer your ...

You can edit what information becomes public or private on the site, and how you want to appear to other users if your DNA matches with someone else. You'll have an opportunity to review all ...

Testing your DNA is easier than ever with an abundance of at-home DNA tests on the market. All you need to do is provide a simple DNA sample to learn more about your heritage and family history.