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BGI – China’s Genomics Center Has A Hand in Everything

When it comes to genomics, China seems a little like the proverbial kid in the candy store – she wants [...]

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Complete Genomics Gears Up for IPO This Week

Open up your financial umbrellas, Complete Genomics is going to make it rain. The Mountain View startup has built a [...]

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GATC To Sequence 100,000 Genomes by 2014

Europe’s leading genetic sequencing provider, GATC Biotech, recently announced that it would sequence 100,000 human genomes by 2014. Based in [...]

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Is it Ethical to Genetically Sequence Kids if There’s No Immediate Health Concern?

John West is very familiar with whole genome sequencing (WGS). He was a general manager with Illumina after they acquired [...]

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Illumina and Complete Genomics Competing for Sequencing Dominance

The ongoing race to become the household name for whole genome sequencing is speeding up. Industry giants Illumina (ILMN) and [...]

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Cows Pave the Way for Profits (Dangers?) from Genetic Testing

While it may take years before widespread genetic testing changes humanity, animals are experiencing a difference today. According to Forbes, [...]

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Illumina’s Genome Sequencing Service Gets First Customers

The race to provide you with access to your genome is really heating up. Industry leader Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) has [...]

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Get Your Entire Genome From Complete Genomics For $5000

It’s getting progressively cheaper to sequence your entire genome. Earlier in June, Illumina announced it would provide sequencing for close [...]

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