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genetic sequences
Coverage of genetic sequences in the Nexus archive.
- Leap in DNA synthesis slashes time to build new genetic sequences
A leap in DNA synthesis technology has significantly reduced the time required to construct new genetic sequences. The advancement is highlighted by a report on IEEE Spectrum, which notes the impact of this innovation on genetic engineering.
- Medical data of 500,000 Britons put up for sale on Chinese website
The medical data of 500,000 Britons, including genetic sequences, blood samples, medical scans, and lifestyle information, is being sold on a Chinese website. The data is held by the UK Biobank charity, which focuses on health research.