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PETBioNewsGlossaryDNA (genetic) sequencing

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DNA (genetic) sequencing

Determining the order of chemical bases (known as A,C, T and G) in a DNA molecule.

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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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4 July 2022 • 2 minutes read

Monkeypox virus evolution occurring faster than expected

by Ochuko Oyeye

The monkeypox virus is mutating at an unprecedented rate, arising from a single human case, according to results from a Portuguese study...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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4 July 2022 • 2 minutes read

Joint replacement rejection linked to genetics

by Jessica Peixinho

Genetics may help to predict the risk of joint replacement rejection, a recent study suggests...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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27 June 2022 • 2 minutes read

Gene implicated in motor neurone diseases discovered

by Dr Emma Green

A gene involved in the processing of lipids in the brain, has been found to be associated with motor neurone diseases (MNDs), a group of hereditary, neurodegenerative conditions...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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25 March 2022 • 2 minutes read

Noncoding RNAs discovered that modify memories

by James Moore

Noncoding RNA has been found to play a key role in forming new memories and overcoming fear, a new study reveals...

Image by Christoph Bock/Max Planck Institute for Informatics via Wikimedia Commons. Depicts a DNA molecule that is methylated on both strands on the centre cytosine.
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Image by Christoph Bock/Max Planck Institute for Informatics via Wikimedia Commons. Depicts a DNA molecule that is methylated on both strands on the centre cytosine.
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4 February 2022 • 2 minutes read

Epigenetic information from cervical smear samples could help detect ovarian and breast cancer

by Georgia Stimpson

Cells in cervical smear test samples could be used as an indicator for breast and ovarian cancer, and show promise as tools for monitoring cancer risk...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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28 January 2022 • 2 minutes read

Genomics' role beyond healthcare and medical research

by James Moore

The UK government has investigated possible future applications of genomics beyond healthcare and the potential risks involved in its growing use, published in an open report...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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10 December 2021 • 2 minutes read

FANCI gene mutation more common in ovarian cancer patients

by Francesca Gavins

Mutations in the FANCI gene have been linked to risks of ovarian cancer for the first time...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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11 November 2021 • 2 minutes read

Whole genome sequencing to improve child cancer outcomes

by Christina Burke

Outcomes for child cancer patients could be dramatically improved by sequencing their genomes, a study has shown...

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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29 October 2021 • 2 minutes read

Artificial intelligence interprets gene variants' potential to lead to disease

by Francesca Gavins

An artificial intelligence model has been developed that accurately predicts the disease-risk associated with human gene variants.

Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the sequencing output from an automated DNA sequencing machine.
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6 August 2021 • 2 minutes read

Mechanism that leads to DNA mutations in melanoma discovered

by Georgina Al-Badri

The mechanism underlying DNA damage that leads to melanoma has been found to be a specific mutation caused by UVB radiation in sunlight...

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