WATCH: Is the scientific method obsolete?
Vast stores of available data and outsourced research are simply waiting for the right questions, says Atul Butte
Business
New start-up companies are constantly commercialising new technologies and services. Genomics is ripe for investment right now.
Illumina names Philip W. Schiller to its board of directors
Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing joins Illumina on the Board of Directors
5 things to read instead of… writing that grant
Let us take you on a cheeky coffee break with some of the best bits from down the back of the internet sofa. Who knows, there might even be cake…
A collaborative effort: meet the company empowering personal sequencing
How can consumers learn more about their genome while still having complete control of their data?
“We’re betting on DNA becoming an integrated part of many aspects of bettering ourselves” – Robin Thurston, Helix
The new CEO at Helix gave us his take on creating the world’s first personal genomics platform
The human cost of biotech
In the wake of yet more clinical trial deaths, Rebecca Robbins explores the impact on patients for STAT News
Sylvie Guichard: CRISPR technology in a day of our lives as researchers
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a researcher in Big Pharma looks like? Sylvie Guichard of AstraZeneca takes us through her day
Helix appoint Robin Thurston as new CEO
Robin Thurston joins the Helix team to develop the world’s first ‘app store’ for personal genomics
LISTEN: BioTwitter and Brexit
John Carrol speaks to Mendelspod about his new media venture, and the impact of Brexit on the biotech sector
5 things to read instead of… flying a space rocket
Apparently it’s a two day flight to the International Space Station. So we figured it’s only fair to provide some reading material to pass the time
Illumina dedicate new R&D centre to Jay Flatley
New Innovation Gallery offers a look back at Illumina’s history and longtime CEO’s legacy
Festival News: Annai Systems provides STARPlatform NGS Data Management Solution to Global Consortium focused on tumor research
Annai Systems set to provide STARPlatform next-generation sequencing data management solution to the Glioma Longitudinal AnalySiS (GLASS) consortium
Genomics is smart, according to list of 50 Smartest Companies 2016
From sequencing to therapeutics, big data to big bad biotech, genomics makes a strong showing in a countdown of innovative companies
Napster billionaire Sean Parker provides the cash for first CRISPR test
Funding for first potential human trial of CRISPR gene-editing therapy comes from former Facebook president Sean Parker
Festival News: Appistry launches Managed Services for next-generation sequencing clinical laboratories
All the news from the Festival floor: Appistry are set to exhibit new clinical laboratory support service at Festival of Genomics Boston
