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Dr. Steven J.M. Jones appointed Canada Research Chair for Computational Genomics
Co-director and head of bioinformatics at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre and professor of medical genetics at UBC, Dr. Jones researches cancer genomics to understand its mutational landscape.
Steller sea lion genome sequenced
The reference genome may assist in better understanding the species, genetic effects of population decline and in evolutionary studies, but also knowledge of human genetics, including disease processes in cancer.
New study uses artificial intelligence, whole genome sequencing to make accurate cancer diagnoses
Combining patients’ gene expression data and a machine learning technique, scientists show that computers can accurately diagnose cancer, even in cases that fail human assessment.
Grizzly bear genome sequenced
Within in its 37 pairs of chromosomes, scientists have mapped the precise location of genes, coding and non-coding, throughout the grizzly bear genome.
Beluga whale genome sequenced
Heartbreaking loss has led to a leap in progress for beluga whale conservation science: the beluga genome has been sequenced for the first time.