DNA sequencing
Coverage of DNA sequencing in the Nexus archive.
- How to sequence your own DNA at home
The article provides a guide on sequencing DNA at home, referencing a personal account from Bradley Woolf's website. It links to a Hacker News discussion with 16 points and 2 comments.
- Should every baby's DNA be sequenced?
The article explores the debate over sequencing every baby's DNA, weighing potential benefits against ethical and practical concerns. It references a The Economist article and Hacker News comments discussing the topic.
- Hard-to-detect mutations explain how common autoimmune diseases arise
Advanced DNA sequencing has provided new evidence supporting an old theory about autoimmune diseases, revealing rare mutations in B cells linked to autoimmune thyroid conditions. The study highlights how hard-to-detect genetic changes contribute to common autoimmune disorders.
- Genome pioneer Craig Venter dies: here’s how he transformed science
Genome pioneer Craig Venter, known for sequencing DNA at unprecedented speed, engineering synthetic life, and charting ocean microbes, has died. His work significantly advanced biology and genetic research.
- Scientists finally solve mystery of strange “golden orb” found 2 miles deep
Scientists solved the mystery of a 'golden orb' found 2 miles deep in the Gulf of Alaska, revealing it to be tissue remains from a giant deep-sea anemone. The discovery, after two years of research using deep-sea expertise, microscopic analysis, and DNA sequencing, debunked theories about alien origins or unusual biological structures.
- Hidden human–virus interactions uncovered in DNA in blood and saliva
A study published in Nature reveals viral DNA abundance in blood and saliva correlates with age, sex, and genetic variants. High Epstein-Barr virus levels are linked to Hodgkin’s lymphoma as a causal risk factor.