Sequencing

Largest genome sequencing project launched in UK

13 September 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

The UK Biobank, the world’s largest genetics project, will sequence 500,000 genetic samples, which will be available to researchers everywhere.

Drug Target Review – Issue 3 2019

10 September 2019 | By Drug Target Review

This issue includes an investigation into utilising recombinant antibodies for research, a highlight on protein design using computational methods and an examination of the advances in genomic medicine. Also in the issue are articles on next generation sequencing and upstream bioprocessing. 

ALS pathological mediator identified by researchers

4 September 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A potential target for ALS has been revealed by a study which found the Fos-B gene encouraged axonal branching.

Human digestive tract database available for researchers

3 September 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A team from MIT sequenced bacteria samples from the digestive system which can be accessed by researchers to use in the development of treatments.

Researchers identify potential drug target for depression in primates

15 August 2019 | By Nic Losardo (Drug Target Review)

A study has discovered a molecule key in neuronal growth that could be used as a drug target to treat anxiety-related diseases.

Four cell types discovered in glioblastoma tumours

12 August 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

A new study has revealed that glioblastomas contain four different types of cell which the researchers say should be treated separately.

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Video: Ethical and regulatory use of biospecimens in the EU

1 July 2019 | By BioIVT

Unique considerations surrounding the bureaucracy and oversight in the use of human biospecimens in the European Union.

Video: Multiplex IHC and digital analysis for immuno-oncology

1 July 2019 | By BioIVT

High content data derived for complex immuno-oncology research facilitates a deeper understanding of the tissue microenvironment.

Strep A vaccine target identified for global use

30 May 2019 | By Victoria Rees (Drug Target Review)

Researchers use high-throughput DNA sequencing technology to identify a potential vaccine target for Strep A.

Using AI for error correction in single cell analyses

24 January 2019 | By Drug Target Review

Researchers have developed algorithms that make it possible to predict and correct cells to identify genes...

Whitepaper: The most important mouse in the world: the utility and applications of C57BL/6 models

10 January 2019 | By Taconic Biosciences

Learn everything you need to know about the most widely-used mouse in biomedical research with this free whitepaper.

Whitepaper: Application of CRISPR/Cas to the generation of genetically engineered mice

7 January 2019 | By Taconic Biosciences

Learn how the continued development of CRISPR gene editing technologies opens fresh possibilities for in vivo model design.

High throughput screening for deep mining of antibody repertoires, Dr. Stefan Moese, Novartis, Switzerland

9 November 2018 | By Beckman Coulter

In this webinar you learn about a high throughput screening approach for mining of antibody repertoires in the context of biologics drug discovery.

Harmonising drug-target binding data analytics on a single platform

6 November 2018 | By PerkinElmer

This webinar outlined the fundamentals of a design process where an experimental analytics data workflow is being integrated into a more seamlessly interactive platform...