Seven Bridges and SolveBio Integrate Genomic Data Platforms
In New York, genomic data analysis platforms from Seven Bridges and SolveBio have been integrated with each other to provide expanded capabilities to clients....
GRAIL Genetic Blood Test Could Detect Cancer Before It Shows Up on X-Rays
In California, an Illumina spin-off DNA sequencing company called GRAIL, might have just found the Holy Grail of cancer prevention – a way to...
Hope for Children with Brain Tumors
In Illinois, researchers discovered how the most deadly pediatric brain tumor, diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, develops and found a compound that can flip the...
PrecisionHawk Integrates Drone Data Platform with John Deer’s Operations Center
In North Carolina, PrecisonHawk is integrating DataMapper, its drone data platform, with John Deere’s Operations Center, which will allow farmers to see all of...
Canada invests $255M in genomics research
In Canada, federal and provincial governments are partnering with research institutions and private sector partners to invest $255 million in genomics research bringing new...
USDA Gives Grant to University of Nebraska-Lincoln for Hybrid Wheat Research and Development
In Nebraska, the U.S. Department of Agriculture gave a University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team a three year grant to find higher yield wheat hybrids....
Stem cells help pets recover from arthritis and dysplasia
In Florida, specialty hospital Affiliated Veterinary Specialists has conducted eight successful adult stem cell procedures on horses and dogs to help them with dysplasia,...
agBOT Challenge 2017 Teams Forming for Unmanned Robotic System Competitions
In Indiana, competitors, including a wide range of schools, farmers and entrepreneurs from all over the country, are announced for the 2017 agBOT Challenge....
A Better Brew: Genetics Being Used for Yeast Improvements in Beer
In California, White Labs is working with a Belgian genetics laboratory to research, improve and expand yeast strains for beer brewing. The lab has...
Got Cavities Even Though You Brush Your Teeth Like Crazy? Blame Your Genetics
In Switzerland, researchers wondered why some people got cavities and some didn’t, even if they brushed the same amount and ate similar foods. The...