Category Archives: Genomics
Decided? No, we just finished saying Good Morning: Sage Congress 2011
“Therefore a sage has said, ‘I will do nothing (of purpose), and the people will be transformed of themselves; I will be fond of keeping still, and the people will of themselves become correct. I will take no trouble about it, and the … Continue reading
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Biotech for Hackers: Computational Genomics 1 of 2
A low hurdle to entry along with the ability to iterate rapidly is key to taking on problems & creating solutions. What do these solutions look like in genomics and why can hackers lead the way? Fig 1 shows something very similar to … Continue reading
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Live @ Future of Genomic Medicine IV: Juan Enriquez – Understanding Life Codes
Managing Director at Excel Medical Ventures and CEO of Biotechonomy. Begins with talk of economy, dangers of bank leverage. BofA lends out $47 per $1 in-hand. Banks fail, gov tries to help, banks bring gov down as well. Dancing in the flames, this is … Continue reading
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Library of Life: Genomic Databases & Browsers
DNA at it’s heart is enormous chunks of information. The genome of an organism like yeast, mice or humans contains an ocean of data. Currently there are several on-line genomic databases, a great example being SGD dedicated to the yeast … Continue reading
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The Polymerase Chain Reaction, A Microcosm
Creating a new life-form is an awe-inspiring experience. Writing DNA like a mere sentence and watching creation unfold in the mechanism of life is both breathtaking and humbling. None of this would be possible without the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). A simple process … Continue reading
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