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Roche unit allies with genomics software group SoftGenetics
Roche's 454 Life Sciences has struck a partnership with SoftGenetics, a provider of next-generation sequencing (NGS) analytics. The co-op calls for Roche/454 and SoftGenetics to join forces in production promotions, the software company says.
Investors pour $50.8M into genomics standout Oxford Nanopore
Oxford Nanopore has grabbed $50.8 million in a fresh round of financing as the U.K. company advances plans to compete in the DNA sequencing game with small device that could expand applications of the technology.
Takeda backs analysis of genomic data on brain diseases
Major players in genomic research and mental health recently formed the CommonMind Consortium to analyze large-scale genomic data and make the findings publicly available to researchers online.
Amazon hungers for genomics data after NIH pact
Amazon's late March deal with Uncle Sam to host a huge dataset of genomes has made waves in the technology world, as it marks yet another advance in the use of cloud computing to corral massive amounts of scientific data.
Study: DNA sequencing dubious as disease prevention tool
DNA sequencing may not be so useful after all for determining future health risks and ways to prevent them, according to a new Johns Hopkins University study.
NIH grabs share of Obama's new $200M bet on big data
The NIH stands to gain sizable funding from the White House's new $200 million big data initiative.
Genoptix test to guide melanoma treatment decisions
Personalized medicine has been a popular topic in medical device and biopharma circles as of late. One company that has long had its eye on this area is Genoptix Medical Laboratory.
Inside dope on one of biopharma's hottest job markets
Got biopharma job jitters? If so, you're not alone; 44% of pharma workers are worried about getting the ax, according to a PharmaIQ survey. Yet there are some bright spots in the market for life...
Complete Genomics soars after it snags sequencing deal with Mayo Clinic
Shares of Complete Genomics ($GNOM) soared some 50% at the start of the week after the Mayo Clinic announced it would use the company's sequencing services to support its personalized medicines unit.
Google Ventures-backed DNAnexus forms alliance to provide genomics software to docs
DNAnexus CEO Andreas Sundquist has advanced his Mountain View, CA-based startup's plans to provide its software for managing and analyzing DNA sequencing data to medical users. Geisinger Health
