Paid-members only Genomic Sequencing Spatial omics (and other creative applications) might give that dying NovaSeq of yours a second life!
DNA Nettie Stevens, a former school teacher turned geneticist, discovered sex chromosomes in 1905. Here's her story: Nettie Stevens’ contributions to the field of genetics were groundbreaking.
Microbiomics We’ve known since the time of Pavlov that there’s a connection between our gut and brain; now we know our microbiomes play a role in that game of telephone too! The gut-brain axis: now with microbes!
RNA That beating sensation you feel in your chest is the product of billions of cells working together to pump blood throughout your body. Ever get lost in your own heart? Have no fear, there's a new atlas for that!
Omic.ly Weekly 24 May 12, 2024 Hey There! Thanks for spending part of your Sunday with Omic.ly! This week's headlines include: 1) Ever get lost in your own heart? Have no fear, there's a new atlas for that! 2) The gut-brain axis: now with microbes 3) Nettie Stevens
Omic.ly Weekly 23 May 5, 2024 Hey There! Thanks for spending part of your Sunday with Omic.ly! This week's headlines include: 1) No DNA mutations needed. Epigenetic changes can cause cancer. 2) Pathobionts: The opportunists hiding in our microbiomes. 3) Barbara McClintock discovered a little thing called the transposable element
Microbiomics Pathobionts: The opportunists hiding in our microbiomes The microbes we co-exist with can be friends, foes, or just along for the ride. They can also switch between being all of those things…
Genetics Barbara McClintock discovered a little thing called the transposable element in 1950 While everyone else was distracted by the structure of DNA, Barbara McClintock was discovering a little thing called the transposable element.
Paid-members only Genetics What happens if insurance companies start using your genetic data against you?
Genomics The evolutionary history of coffee is probably more complicated than you think That dark and delicious brew billowing clouds of irresistible coffee incense next to you is most likely the product of Coffea arabica.
Microbiomics Clinical applications of the microbiome are still very much a work in progress What's the clinical usefulness of a microbiome? We’re still trying to figure that part out!
Genetics The first human "Mendelian" disease was described in 1902 Mendel first described his laws of genetic inheritance in 1865. They were promptly ignored for 35 years.
Omic.ly Weekly 22 April 28, 2024 Hey There! Thanks for spending part of your Sunday with Omic.ly! This week's headlines include: 1) The evolutionary history of coffee is probably more complicated than you think. 2) Clinical applications of the microbiome are still very much a work in progress. 3) The
Paid-members only Genomics Featured Pacific Biosciences drops nearly 50% after a bad earnings report and a mind-boggling update to their product roadmap
