genomics
23andMe Raises $115 Million as It Ramps Up Genetic Testing Internationally
The startup that hit a roadblock with the FDA two years ago is now the leading personal genetics company.
It's Hard to Get Genome Data from an Elusive Species
Researchers show you can sequence some genomic data from snagged hair, without the need for invasive sampling.
The UK’s Plan to Sequence 100,000 Human Genomes
Using one new technology as both a clinical and research tool.
Building the World's Largest Cryobank
The Smithsonian's Global Genome Initiative is primed to open its doors in 2015. Here's what you need to know about the largest scientific collection effort ever organized.
Google Translate's Lead Scientist Is Going to Help Conquer Death
After all, translating genetic code into actionable information isn't all that different from translating languages.
The Government Have Hired a Man to Sell Your DNA
Hopefully George Freeman, the new Minister for Life Sciences, isn't an incompetent prick.
Genetic Profiling and Predictive Policing Are Taking Us to the Pre-Crime Future
And as we head there, the potential for abuse is growing.
Should the FDA Take a More Libertarian Stance Towards Personal Genomics?
At the heart of the 23andMe debate is the question of whether healthcare is too paternalistic.
Visualizing the Infinite Beauty Of Pi And Other Numbers
Thinking about the hugeness of mathematical numbers like pi can give you a headache, but visualising them can be a thing of beauty.