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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19635/walk-in-interview-for-research-associate-studentship-and-traineeship-at-bif-nehu-tura-campus</guid>
  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:02:05 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Walk in interview for Research Associate, Studentship and Traineeship at BIF, NEHU, Tura Campus]]></title>
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<p>BIOINFORMATICS INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITY (BIF)<br />Department of RDAP<br />North-Eastern Hil University, Tura Campus<br />Tura-79402, Meghalaya</p>

<p>Walk in interview for Research Associate, Studentship and Traineeship at BIF</p>

<p>Applications are invited for the Post of Research Associate, Traineeship and Studentship in the DBT sponsored Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) at the Bioinformatics Centre, Department of RDAP, North-Eastern Hil University, Tura Campus, Tura-79402, Meghalaya. The Posts are purely temporary and terminable at any time without prior notice or assigning any reason thereof. The person engaged, shall not be entailed for any claim implicit or explicit for permanent absorption in the University.</p>

<p>Research Associate- 01</p>

<p>Essential Qualification: M.Sc. in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology from a recognized University/ institute.</p>

<p>Desirable: PhD or Pursuing PhD in the relevant subject(s) or equivalent published work in reputed peer reviewed journals or Advance PG diploma in Bioinformatics courses.</p>

<p>Duties: Creation of database, web designing, maintenance of internet, training of students in Bioinformatics, handling and knowledge of Bioinformatics software tools and technique, conducting Bioinformatics based research and other day to day laboratory work, writing report and scientific papers.</p>

<p>Pay:Rs. 2,00/- + Admissible 10% HRA per month</p>

<p>Age: Below 35 years</p>

<p>Traineeship- 02</p>

<p>Students who have completed Masters Degree in Bioinformatics/Biotechnology or any branch of Life Sciences/Agricultural Sciences/Computer Science to cary out a project work in Bioinformatics.</p>

<p>Desirable: Prior Knowledge of programming languages such as C, JAVA, MySQL is preferable.</p>

<p>Stipend: Rs. 800/- p.m. fixed. Purely temporary for a period of six months.</p>

<p>Studentship: 02</p>

<p>Students pursuing postgraduate degree in Bioinformatics/biotechnology/Agricultural Sciences or any branch of Life Science</p>

<p>Desirable: Prior knowledge of bioinformatics/ programming language is preferable.</p>

<p>Stipend: 800/- p.m. fixed. Purely temporary for a period of six months.</p>

<p>Candidates must send the detailed Biodata via mail/post and bring al the relevant documents in original and one set of attested photocopies of the same at the time of interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview and candidates have to make their own arrangements.</p>

<p>Last date for receiving application by mail or by post: 16.02.2014</p>

<p>Contact Information:<br />Dr.B.K. Mishra<br />Cordinator BIF,<br />RDAP Department, NEHU, Tura Campus<br />Phone: 91-03651-23107<br />Fax: 91-03651-23953<br />E-mail: drbkm1972@yaho.co.in, birendramishra14@gmail.com</p>

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	<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:18:16 -0600</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/43728/short-read-assembly-using-spades</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Short-read assembly using Spades !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<h2 id="short-read-assembly-a-comparison">If we only had Illumina reads, we could also assemble these using the tool Spades.</h2><p>You can try this here, or try it later on your own data.</p><h2 id="get-data">Get data</h2><p>We will use the same Illumina data as we used above:</p><ul>
<li>illumina_R1.fastq.gz: the Illumina forward reads</li>
<li>illumina_R2.fastq.gz: the Illumina reverse reads</li>
</ul><h2 id="assemble">Assemble</h2><p>Run Spades:</p><div><pre>spades.py -1 illumina_R1.fastq.gz -2 illumina_R2.fastq.gz --careful --cov-cutoff auto -o spades_assembly_all_illumina
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<li><code>-1</code>&nbsp;is input file of forward reads</li>
<li><code>-2</code>&nbsp;is input file of reverse reads</li>
<li><code>--careful</code>&nbsp;minimizes mismatches and short indels</li>
<li><code>--cov-cutoff auto</code>&nbsp;computes the coverage threshold (rather than the default setting, &ldquo;off&rdquo;)</li>
<li><code>-o</code>&nbsp;is the output directory</li>
</ul><h2 id="results">Results</h2><p>Move into the output directory and look at the contigs:</p><div><pre>infoseq contigs.fasta</pre></div>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhimanyu Singh</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19597/assistant-professor-at-gauhati-university-guwahati</guid>
  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 01:15:30 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Assistant Professor at GAUHATI UNIVERSITY, GUWAHATI]]></title>
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<p>Advt. No.T/2014/4</p>

<p>Ref. No. GU/Estt/T/308(VI)/2014/6451-61</p>

<p>Applications are invited from the Indian citizens for five (5) teaching posts of Assistant Professor (Contractual) under various departments of Gauhati University. Details of the advertisement, other terms and conditions and the application forms are available in the University website www.gauhati.ac.in</p>

<p>Asstt. Professor (Contractual)</p>

<p>    2. M.Sc. Microbiology Course in Botany</p>

<p>    3 1.M.Sc. Microbiology/M.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Microbiology)/M.Sc. Biochemistry (1 post). (Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Biochemistry).</p>

<p>    2.M.Sc. Microbiology/M.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Microbiology)/M.Sc. Biotechnology(1 post). (Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Bioinformatics).</p>

<p>    3.M.Sc. Microbiology/M.Sc. Botany (Specialization in Microbiology)/M.Sc.  Biotechnology(1 post). (Preference will be given to candidates having experience in Microbial Genetics).</p>

<p>As per UGC norms</p>

<p>Pay Band &amp; Academic Grade Pay : (Consolidated pay) : Rs. 21,600/- per month</p>

<p>Application Form : Prescribe application form may download from the G.U. website www.gauhati.ac.in</p>

<p>Last date of receipt of filled-in application is 08.01.2015.</p>

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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:42:09 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Smudgeplot: Inference of ploidy and heterozygosity structure using whole genome sequencing data]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">This tool extracts heterozygous kmer pairs from kmer count databases and performs gymnastics with them. We are able to disentangle genome structure by comparing the sum of kmer pair coverages (CovA + CovB) to their relative coverage (CovB / (CovA + CovB)). Such an approach also allows us to analyze obscure genomes with duplications, various ploidy levels, etc.</p>
<p dir="auto">Smudgeplots are computed from raw or even better from trimmed reads and show the haplotype structure using heterozygous kmer pairs. For example:</p>
<p dir="auto"><a href="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8181573/45959760-f1032d00-c01a-11e8-8576-ff0512c33da9.png" target="_blank"><img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/8181573/45959760-f1032d00-c01a-11e8-8576-ff0512c33da9.png" alt="smudgeexample" style="border: 0px;"></a></p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://github.com/KamilSJaron/smudgeplot" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/KamilSJaron/smudgeplot</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Neel</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19695/china-university-of-macau-phd-position-2015-in-bioinformatics-computer-science</guid>
  <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2014 00:12:49 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[China University of Macau PhD Position 2015 in Bioinformatics, Computer Science]]></title>
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<p>The Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Group at the University of Macau is inviting applications for PhD Position. Applicants will work on a research project focusing on the flexible receptor protein-ligand docking algorithms for computer-aided drug design.  The candidate will be working as part of a team in developing novel metaheuristic algorithms and scoring functions for large-scale, highly flexible protein-ligand docking problems. The duration of this PhD position is 2-3 years, starting in August 2015. Remuneration paid to candidate is MOP 11000-14000/month (~USD 1375-1750/month). The applications should be submitted before March 2015.</p>

<p>Study Subject(s): PhD position is award in the field of Bioinformatics/Computer Science.<br />Course Level: Position is available for pursuing PhD degree level at the University of Macau.<br />Scholarship Provider: University of Macau<br />Scholarship can be taken at: China</p>

<p>Eligibility: The ideal candidate would be a master degree holder in Bioinformatics or related disciplines with knowledge in Medical sciences or Life sciences (with GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale or equivalent) . Knowledge in programming (C and C++) and Linux scripting are necessary; experience in molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulations or molecular modeling is an advantage. The candidate should be fluent in spoken and written English; preference will be given to applicants with good publication records in relevant areas.</p>

<p>Scholarship Open for International Students: Researchers from China can apply for this PhD position.</p>

<p>Scholarship Description:</p>

<p>The Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Group at the University of Macau is looking for a motivated PhD student in Bioinformatics or Computer Science to work on a research project focusing on the flexible receptor protein-ligand docking algorithms for computer-aided drug design.  The candidate will be working as part of a team in developing novel metaheuristic algorithms and scoring functions for large-scale, highly flexible protein-ligand docking problems.</p>

<p>Number of award(s): There is only one PhD position available.</p>

<p>Duration of award(s): The duration of this PhD position is 2-3 years.</p>

<p>What does it cover? Remuneration paid to candidate is  MOP 11000-14000/month (~USD 1375-1750/month).</p>

<p>Selection Criteria: Not Known</p>

<p>Notification: Not Known</p>

<p>How to Apply: Send your current CV, your academic transcripts, a letter of motivation and research interests, two letters of recommendations from academic faculty to Dr. Shirley Siu at shirleysiu[at]umac.mo before March 2015.</p>

<p>Scholarship Application Deadline: The applications should be submitted before March 2015.</p>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:19:01 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/bookmarks/view/44307/genomenotebook</link>
	<title><![CDATA[genomenotebook]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/">https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/</a></p>
<h2>Install<a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#install"></a></h2>
<pre><code>pip install genomenotebook</code></pre>
<h2>How to use<a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#how-to-use"></a></h2>
<p>Create a simple genome browser with a search bar. The sequence appears when zooming in.</p>
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<pre><code><span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-1"></a><span>import</span> genomenotebook <span>as</span> gn</span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-2"></a></span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-3"></a>g<span>=</span>gn.GenomeBrowser(genome_path, gff_path, init_pos<span>=</span><span>10000</span>)</span>
<span><a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/#cb2-4"></a>g.show()</span></code><button title="Copy to Clipboard"></button></pre>
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<p>Tracks can be added to visualize your favorite genomics data. See&nbsp;<code>Examples</code>&nbsp;for more !!!!</p><p>Address of the bookmark: <a href="https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/" rel="nofollow">https://dbikard.github.io/genomenotebook/</a></p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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  <guid isPermaLink='true'>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/opportunity/view/19811/jnu-neurosciencesystems-biologymathematical-modeling-jrf-vacancies</guid>
  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2014 11:22:20 -0600</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[JNU Neuroscience/Systems Biology/Mathematical modeling JRF Vacancies]]></title>
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<p>School of Computational and Integrative Sciences<br />Jawaharlal Nehru University<br />New Delhi 110067</p>

<p>Recruitment for Project</p>

<p>Applications were invited from the citizens of India for filling up the following temporary position for the CSIR sponsored Fellowship in the School of Computational and Integrative Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067. This position is temporary for a period of two and half years or tenable only for the duration of the project. The requisite qualifications &amp; experience are given below.</p>

<p>Project Title : "Understanding Complex dynamics and Information processing in Brain Networks"<br />Funding Agency : CSIR</p>

<p>Principal Investigator : Dr. R.K. Brojen Singh</p>

<p>Position : Junior Research Fellow(One post)</p>

<p>Salary : As per CSIR rules and guidelines for JRF.</p>

<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience : M.Sc. in Physics/Mathematics/Biology/B.Tech. In Eng. Physics/Comp. Sc. and desirable CSIR-UGC NET Qualified. Candidates should also have at least one years research experience after M. Sc./B.Tech. in works related to Neuroscience/Mathematical modeling.</p>

<p>Candidates possessing requisite qualifications may apply either on plain paper stating the project title along with CV and send to the following address or send as email attachment (pdf or word format) so as to reach on or before 8 January, 2014.</p>

<p>Dr. R.K. Brojen Singh<br />School of Computational and Integrative Sciences<br />Jawharlal Nehru University<br />New Delhi 110067<br />Email: brojen@jnu.ac.in, brojen@mail.jnu.ac.in</p>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:37:18 -0500</pubDate>
	<link>https://bioinformaticsonline.com/pages/view/44377/mitochondrial-genome-assembly-tools</link>
	<title><![CDATA[Mitochondrial genome assembly tools !]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Mitochondrial genome assembly tools are specialized software and algorithms designed to accurately reconstruct the mitochondrial genome (mitogenome) from sequencing data, typically obtained through techniques like next-generation sequencing (NGS). The mitochondrial genome is relatively small compared to the nuclear genome, making it an ideal target for assembly. Here are some commonly used mitochondrial genome assembly tools:</p><p><strong>MitoFinder:</strong> Mitofinder is a pipeline to assemble mitochondrial genomes and annotate mitochondrial genes from trimmed read sequencing data.</p><p><strong>MitoHiFi:</strong> a python pipeline for mitochondrial genome assembly from PacBio high fidelity reads</p><p>MITObim: MITObim is a tool specifically developed for the iterative assembly of mitochondrial genomes. It starts with a reference mitogenome and iteratively refines the assembly using the read data.</p><p><strong>MITOS:</strong> MITOS is a web-based platform that provides a pipeline for annotating mitochondrial genomes. It integrates multiple software tools for assembly, annotation, and visualization of mitogenomes.</p><p><strong>MIRA:</strong> MIRA (Mimicking Intelligent Read Assembly) is a versatile genome assembly tool that can be used for mitochondrial genome assembly. It supports various sequencing technologies and allows for reference-based or de novo assembly.</p><p><strong>NOVOPlasty:</strong> NOVOPlasty is a user-friendly tool designed for de novo assembly of organelle genomes, including mitochondria. It utilizes a seed-and-extend algorithm and is suitable for both short-read and long-read data.</p><p><strong>MITOS2:</strong> MITOS2 is an updated version of the MITOS pipeline, which automates the annotation of mitochondrial genomes. It provides improved accuracy and additional features for mitochondrial genome analysis.</p><p><strong>GetOrganelle:</strong> While primarily designed for chloroplast genome assembly, GetOrganelle can also be used for mitochondrial genome assembly. It is particularly useful for dealing with high-throughput sequencing data.</p><p><strong>SPAdes:</strong> SPAdes (St. Petersburg genome assembler) is a versatile genome assembly tool that can be employed for mitochondrial genome assembly, especially when dealing with complex datasets that may contain nuclear mitochondrial DNA sequences (numts).</p><p><strong>IDBA-UD:</strong> IDBA-UD (Iterative De Bruijn Graph De Novo Assembler) is another de novo assembly tool that can be used for mitochondrial genome assembly, especially in cases with relatively low coverage.</p><p><strong>Velvet:</strong> Velvet is a de novo assembly tool that can be applied to mitochondrial genome assembly, especially when working with short-read data.</p><p>When selecting a mitochondrial genome assembly tool, it's important to consider the specific characteristics of your sequencing data, such as read length and coverage, as well as the complexity of the mitochondrial genome. Additionally, some tools are better suited for specific organisms or research objectives, so choosing the right tool will depend on your particular project requirements.</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 01:43:21 -0500</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[The Day We Began Reading the DNA of the World]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<div>Picture waking up and knowing that in one lab, a scientist is reading the DNA of a whale. In another, a team is sequencing a rare plant. Meanwhile, researchers in India are decoding the genomes of different human populations.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Many organisms. Many countries. All share one remarkable goal: to understand the genetic story of life.</div><div>DNA is nature's instruction manual, written with just four letters: A, T, C, and G. For years, scientists could only read small sections of this huge book. Now, new sequencing technology lets us read entire genomes like never before.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>One of the most ambitious projects is the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP). Its goal is to create reference genomes for about 1.5 million known eukaryotic species. This project links genome research across continents, species, and scientific fields.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>But this story goes beyond just animals and plants.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A New Chapter in Human Genomics</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Large human genome projects are changing how we understand our own genetic diversity.</div><div>India's GenomeIndia project has sequenced thousands of people from different populations. This work is uncovering genetic variation that global databases have often missed.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Similar population-scale effSimilar large-scale projects are happening worldwide. The All of Us Research Program in the United States, Europe's 1+ Million Genomes initiative, South Korea's national genomic data program, and projects in Saudi Arabia, Australia, and Singapore are all building huge genomic resources.collect DNA.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The real goal is to link genomes with health, disease, and other biological information. This creates a base for more accurate research and, in time, more personalized medicine.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A Race Against Time</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>There is also an important twist.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>We are sequencing Earth's biodiversity even as many species face growing environmental threats.</div><div>A genome alone cannot save a species, but it does keep important information about its biology, evolution, and genetic diversity. This knowledge helps scientists understand risks, guide conservation, and find traits that could help agriculture or medicine.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Projects like the Darwin Tree of Life, which studies species in Britain and Ireland, and the African BioGenome Project, which is growing genomics work across Africa, are key parts of this worldwide effort.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>Projects to Watch</div><ol>
<li>Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) - A global effort to sequence and annotate roughly 1.5 million known eukaryotic species and create a comprehensive reference library of Earth's biodiversity.</li>
<li>Vertebrate Genomes Project (VGP) - Focuses on producing high-quality reference genomes for vertebrate species, providing a major foundation for the wider Tree of Life.</li>
<li>Darwin Tree of Life - A UK and Ireland initiative aiming to sequence approximately 70,000 species, creating a detailed genomic map of regional biodiversity.</li>
<li>African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) - A pan-African initiative focused on sequencing Africa's biodiversity while strengthening genomics and bioinformatics capacity across the continent.</li>
<li>European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) - A European effort to generate high-quality reference genomes for Europe's biodiversity and connect national sequencing efforts.</li>
<li>Canada BioGenome Project - Building reference genomes for Canadian biodiversity, supporting conservation, research and the study of ecosystems.</li>
<li>California Conservation Genomics Project - Uses genomics to understand and protect California's biodiversity and help inform conservation decisions.</li>
<li>Bat1K - An ambitious global effort to sequence the genomes of all known bat species, helping scientists study their evolution, longevity, immunity and unique biology.</li>
<li>Bird 10,000 (B10K) - A global project aiming to create genome resources covering the world's bird diversity and reconstruct avian evolutionary history.</li>
<li>Global Invertebrate Genomics Alliance (GIGA) - Builds genomic resources for the enormous and genetically diverse world of invertebrates.</li>
<li>GenomeIndia - India's national human-genome initiative, designed to capture the country's extraordinary population diversity and create a reference resource for Indian genomics.</li>
<li>All of Us Research Program - A US national research program combining genomic information with health and lifestyle data at population scale.</li>
<li>1+ Million Genomes / Genome of Europe - A European effort to enable secure, cross-border use of genomic and health data and develop genome-scale resources involving more than one million people.</li>
<li>Korea National Integrated Bio Big Data Project - South Korea's large-scale national effort combining genomic and health information from a very large population cohort.</li>
<li>Saudi Genome Program - A national genomics initiative focused on genetic diseases, population genomics and precision medicine in Saudi Arabia.</li>
<li>Australian Genomics / Genomics Health Futures Mission - Australia's growing investment in genomic medicine, rare disease research and population-scale health genomics.</li>
</ol><div><strong>The Library of Life</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>The fuThe future of genomics is not just about sequencing one genome at a time. Now, it is about creating a worldwide network of genomes&mdash;human and non-human, individual and species&mdash;linked by powerful databases and advanced computational tools.ine a library without shelves.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In this library, the books are genomes. The pages are made of DNA. Scientists and machines are the readers. And this library is still being written. Each genome sequenced today adds a new page to the story of life and helps us better understand our place in it.</div>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Jitendra Narayan</dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2014 23:19:54 -0600</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Illumina Smartphone Chip !!!]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>Illumina, the company that claims it brought human genome sequencing down to $1000 prices, has now turned its attention to a consumer product - a chip that you can plug into your smartphone and have it read your genetic information.<br /><br />The biggest challenge ahead of Illumina is simplifying the process of genetic sequencing. Currently, Illumina&rsquo;s DNA sequencers are gigantic machines that use techinques like colorimetry to work, but while the core technology is computational, it takes some 30 steps to extract genetic data and run it through. This process will likely have to be hugely simplified on mobile devices, given the fact that some studies require extracting 10 mililiters of blood. Illumina researchers are also working on finding the optimal technology for this on-chip DNA sequencing - be it electrical, optical, or other.<br /><br />Illumina is one of the most prominent names in genetics, often said to be the Intel of genetic sequencing, as just like Intel it provides the algorithms, the processing brain that runs a DNA reading task.<br /><br />In other recent smartphone-related biotech news, drug company Pfizer launched its REMOTE project, a new type of clinical trial that does not require going to a hospital for checks - targeted at patients with overactive bladder problems, the FDA-approved REMOTE project allowed to gather data from patients from over 10 states remotely, via mobile devices.<br /><br /></p><p>This is indeed the Illumina answer to Apple's Health app, HealthBook, Google HealthFit.</p>]]></description>
	<dc:creator>Robert M Willioms</dc:creator>
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