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Exploring how spatial relationships drive heart function

Nathan Ni, PhD | Jun 27, 2022 | 3 min read

A novel atlas reveals region-specific links between structural, mechanical, and genetic properties within the heart.

Cross-Sample Sequencing Contamination Galore

Ruth Williams | Apr 5, 2017 | 3 min read

Scientists conducting a large-scale, comparative transcriptomics project have inadvertently highlighted widespread contamination in sequencing data.

A DNA strand and a barcode representing the DNA barcoding technique.

DNA Barcoding: Species Detection and High Throughput Assays

Priyom Bose, PhD | 7 min read

DNA barcoding is a fast sequencing-based technique that scientists use to catalog all life on Earth or perform high throughput bioanalyses.

Forensics 2.0

Bob Grant | Jan 1, 2017 | 10+ min read

Meet the researchers working to untangle the mystery of a Missouri home filled with bones by bringing cutting-edge technologies into the crime lab.

Infographic: Advancing Forensic Science

Bob Grant | Dec 31, 2016 | 1 min read

Forensic scientists have been using rudimentary molecular techniques for decades. But advanced forensic anthropology technologies and
methods are just now coming to the fore in some investigations.

Team of Medical Research Scientists Collectively Working on a New Generation Experimental Drug Treatment. Laboratory Looks Busy, Bright and Modern.

Next-Generation Sequencing: A World without Limits

The Scientist and Illumina | 5 min read

Centralized core facilities and commercial service providers specializing in NGS provide expertise and training for researchers new to the method.

2016 Top 10 Innovations: Honorable Mentions

The Scientist | Nov 30, 2016 | 1 min read

These runners up to the Top 10 Innovations of 2016 caught our judges' attention.

Q&A: Confirming Next-Gen Sequencing Results with Sanger

Tracy Vence | Oct 11, 2016 | 4 min read

Ambry Genetics CEO Aaron Elliott discusses his team’s recent analysis of 20,000 clinical next-generation sequencing panels.

Gary Schroth, Vice President at Illumina

Modern Multiomics: Why, How, and Where to Next?

The Scientist and Illumina | 4 min read

A conversation with Illumina Distinguished Scientist and Vice President Gary Schroth about the present and future of multiomic technology and applications

Curious George

Anna Azvolinsky | Oct 1, 2016 | 9 min read

George Church has consistently positioned himself at genomics’ leading edge.

DNA Sequencing: From Tedious to Automatic

Catherine Offord | Oct 1, 2016 | 5 min read

Sequencing has gone from a laborious manual task costing thousands of dollars to a quick and cheap practice that is standard for many laboratories.

Layered visual representation of multiomics

Integrate and Innovate with NGS and Multiomics

The Scientist and Illumina | 6 min read

Researchers across disciplines combine layers of discovery obtained with accessible NGS-based multiomics approaches.

Thirty Years of Progress

The Scientist | Oct 1, 2016 | 1 min read

Since The Scientist published its first issue in October 1986, life-science research has transformed from a manual and often tedious task to a high-tech, largely automated process of unprecedented efficiency.

The Genetic Components of Rare Diseases

Kelly Rae Chi | Jul 1, 2016 | 9 min read

Techniques for determining which genes or genetic variants are truly detrimental

Context Is Key: Unlocking Tissue Complexity with Spatial Biology

Deanna MacNeil, PhD | 4 min read

Scientists combine spatially resolved imaging analyses with cutting edge single cell techniques for greater insight into fundamental and disease relevant pathways.