WCG and InformedDNA have established a new center for genetics and precision medicine in clinical trials – the increasing complexity of which, while potentially daunting, also creates the opportunity for transformational value, say industry experts.
Replikins’ genomic understanding of the Zika and Flaviviruses has led to the development of a trivalent vaccine for Zika, Dengue, and Japanese Encephalitis.
US company Incyte Genomics is closing down its Palo Alto-based gene
information division, saying that the availability of free genetic
databases on the Internet has scuppered the unit's business.
New microarray products covering the human genome have been
launched by MWG Biotech and Agilent Technologies, adding to the
choice of products available to researchers.
Prominent US genomics Robert L. Strausberg, who directs the
National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Cancer Genomics office, has been
named as vice president for research at The Institute for Genomic
Research (TIGR).
