Putting science
at the heart of development
Genomics — the study of organisms in terms of their DNA sequences, or 'genomes' — is revolutionising practices based on how living organisms behave, from diagnosing and treating disease, to developing new foods.
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Opinions and Analysis
Biomed Analysis: Tackling drug-resistant malaria
Emerging resistance to artemisinin means efforts to track genetic markers and regulate the drug's use must step up, says Priya Shetty.
19 April 2012
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Taking life-saving innovations from lab to village
Improving health for the poor depends on nurturing local innovations — and learning how to deliver them, argue Abdallah Daar and Peter Singer.
Build on genomic advances to benefit the poor
25 October 2011
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Source: Nature
Biomed Analysis: Don't overlook the ageing 'epidemic'
20 October 2011
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News and Features
India develops cheap rotavirus vaccine
A cheap vaccine developed in India against rotavirus could add substantially to protection against diarrhoea.
16 May 2013
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New drug-resistant malaria strains uncovered in Cambodia
Genome sequencing has revealed surprising new malaria parasites in Cambodia that are resistant to artemisinin, the frontline drug treatment.
2 May 2013
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Dengue virus strain shows subtle genetic changes
12 February 2013
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New handle on drug-resistant leishmaniasis
1 February 2013
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Practical Guides
Keeping genomics in perspective
Reporting healthcare genomics in the real world — tips from K.S. Jayaraman on uncovering hype, tackling the issues and staying relevant.
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