sequencing

In Salmonella, two seemingly similar antibiotic survival strategies result from very different molecular mechanisms.

Researchers generated complete genomes of two important bat species and explored their immune- and cancer-related genes.

By combining two innovative approaches, researchers can now sequence the full spectrum of mutational differences between individual cells’ genomes.

Metagenomic sequencing can help detect unknown pathogens, but its widespread use faces challenges.

A high-quality reference genome for this vulnerable feline may help scientists understand why they’re so prone to transitional cell carcinoma in captivity.

Researchers show how a toxic therapy helped identify a mummy using preserved DNA.

This year’s crop of winning products features many with a clinical focus and others that represent significant advances in sequencing, single-cell analysis, and more.

Most differences in gene expression among cells within a tumor are likely due to environment or noise, a study suggests. 

Researchers combined evidence found in dog genomes with physical materials recovered from archeological sites to discover factors behind major societal changes.

Immune defense genes in bacteria and archaea can identify viral proteins, a study finds, revealing similarities between the immune systems of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms.

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Two independent groups suggest the suite of recent unexplained hepatitis cases may stem from coinfection with an adeno-associated virus and a helper adeno- or herpesvirus, a duo which may be especially virulent in children with a particular genetic variant.

The largest waterlily species in the world was incorrectly classified for more than 170 years.