DNA's double helix has long stood as the symbol of life’s code. But buried within the genome lies a deeper level of complexity. One of the more intriguing discoveries in recent years is the i-motif—a ...

Bionano Genomics, Inc. announced a groundbreaking study published in Modern Pathology, which highlights the effectiveness of optical genome mapping (OGM) in detecting bone and soft tissue tumors. This ...

Separate studies led by scientists at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DMHC) and Queens University offer some clarity about the hidden causes of recurrent pregnancy loss. Data from both studies is ...

Bionano Genomics and Greenwood Genetic Center have announced a study published in Genome Research, marking the first use of optical genome mapping (OGM) to explore the genetic factors behind neural ...

University of Wisconsin researchers Sushmita Roy and Erika Da-Inn Lee have developed a new computational tool that maps changes in the genome, ultimately helping researchers see DNA’s 3D organization ...

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A research team led by Zhiping Weng, Ph.D., and Jill Moore, Ph.D."18, at UMass Chan Medical School, has nearly tripled the known number of potential regulatory elements in the genome to 2.37 million, ...

Scientists created the largest functional map of a brain to date using a piece of a mouse's brain. The map details the wiring that connects neurons, offering insight into brain function and ...

Since the human genome was first sequenced in 2003, the world’s scientific community has been racing to decipher this “book” written in an alphabet of four letters. The applications of these ...

The Northern wild rice (Zizania palustris) is valued for its nutrient-rich grains. However, there remains a lack of a complete genome map, limiting research and crop improvement. Scientists have now ...