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Panda genome sequenced Oct 2008
The Giant Panda's genome has been sequenced by a team led by the Beijing Genomics Institute.  The information should help scientists earn more about this endangered species, including why they have so few cubs.
Nature Biotechnology reviews nanopore sequencing Oct 2008
This week's Nature Biotechnology includes a special focus on DNA sequencing, its potential, and the challenges to be overcome to reach the next step in sequencing power.  A review article highlights the different approaches to nanopore sequencing and the challenges that must be overcome in order to deliver the promise of a dramatic improvement in sequencing power and utility.  This review article is authored by leading nanopore researche...
"Genomes, get yer fresh genomes" Oct 2008
Stanford Medicine Magazine on the rise of genome sequencing and what it means for biology and medicine. To read the article click here. 
Malaria parasite sequence will help fight disease Oct 2008
The sequence of Plasmodium falciparum, the leading case of human malaria, and other malaria species, have been completed and published in Nature.  This information is expected to help the worldwide fight against the disease.  Listen to the BBC's Science in Action discuss th...
MIT Technology Review highlights the benefits of Oxford Nanopore's DNA sequencing system Sep 2008
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The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) reviews sequencing technologies Sep 2008
The IET Journal describes the current technologies in development for genome sequencing, highlighting Oxford Nanopore's unique label-free single molecule approach.  Click here to read full article
US Government issues report on Personalised Medicine Sep 2008
The US President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology has published a report on the priorities for personalised medicine.  The report notes that genome sequencing technologies are advancing at a rapid pace, and large-scale usage of genomic data is within reach of being a meaningful research and clinical tool.  To read the full report, click here.  
NHGRI new $1000 genome grants include Oxford Nanopore collaborators Aug 2008

The US National Human Genome Research Initiative (NHGRI) has made a further series of grants to academics who are furthering technologies for more powerful and affordable DNA analysis.  The largest award was granted to a team led by members of Oxford Nanopore Technologies' Advisory Board, Professors Dan Branton and Jene Golovchenko from Harvard University. 

Click here to read the NHGRI press release.
Mitochondrial DNA of Neanderthal sequenced Aug 2008
The mitochondrial DNA from the 38,000 year old remains of a Neanderthal has been sequenced by researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany.  The sequence data suggest that humans and Neanderthals separated about 660,000 years ago, and that their population was very small. Science reports that  "Human and Neandertal mitochondrial DNAs differ at 206 ...
Oxford Nanopore profiled in Genetic Engineering News Aug 2008
Oxford Nanopore was profiled in the August edition of Genetic Engineering News. Click here to read the article.
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