https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=genomics&parent=healthGenomics RSS feeds.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:12:02 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/indian-wastewater-rife-with-drug-resistance-genes/Scientists found an abundance of genes resistant to common antibiotics in India’s urban wastewater. Thu, 9 Apr 2026 03:00:21 GMT+0000K.S. Harikrishnanhttps://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/sickle-cell-research-points-to-need-for-dna-testing/https://www.scidev.net/global/supported-content/sickle-cell-research-points-to-need-for-dna-testing/Researchers urge DNA testing before prescribing sickle cell drugs, due to gene-linked responses. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:35:36 GMT+0000Syriacus Buguzihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-aid-cuts-call-for-african-self-reliance-in-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-aid-cuts-call-for-african-self-reliance-in-research/Africa’s research sector must become self-sustaining in the wake of US and other aid cuts, says Christian Happi. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:10:39 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/female-mosquito-targeted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/female-mosquito-targeted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/Researchers genetically engineer male mosquitoes to reduce the lifespan of the disease-spreading female. Tue, 7 Jan 2025 04:00:50 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/dementia-surge-in-africa-demands-research-innovation/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/dementia-surge-in-africa-demands-research-innovation/Genetic research and early detection tools could help combat dementia in Africa, say scientists. Tue, 8 Oct 2024 03:41:51 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/antimicrobials-used-on-farms-weaken-human-immunity/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/antimicrobials-used-on-farms-weaken-human-immunity/Researchers call for a ban on the antimicrobial colistin, widely used in low- and middle-income countries. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:58:10 GMT+0000Sanjeet Bagcchihttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-style-gene-surveillance-to-fight-wheat-fungus/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/covid-style-gene-surveillance-to-fight-wheat-fungus/Scientists say crop diseases can be fought with genetic surveillance resembling the efforts made against COVID-19. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:53:19 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/time-to-invest-in-genomics-in-poorer-countries-who/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/time-to-invest-in-genomics-in-poorer-countries-who/Genomic technologies are driving advances in medical science but lower-income countries are missing out, warns WHO. Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:06:58 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-response-needed-as-typhoid-evades-antibiotics/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-response-needed-as-typhoid-evades-antibiotics/Drug-resistant typhoid from South Asia has spread almost 200 times to other countries since 1990, say researchers. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 01:50:27 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/sequencing-100000-species-to-secure-food-supplies/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/sequencing-100000-species-to-secure-food-supplies/An initiative seeks to sequence 100,000 species in Africa to boost resilient and sustainable food systems. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:20:49 GMT+0000John Agabahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-data-opened-up-to-combat-drug-resistance/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-data-opened-up-to-combat-drug-resistance/World’s largest dataset on malaria is analysed for non-genetic experts to open up research on drug resistance. Tue, 2 Mar 2021 05:08:14 GMT+0000Louise Coghlinhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/unlocking-modern-ancient-egyptian-dna-secrets/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/unlocking-modern-ancient-egyptian-dna-secrets/Genetic material from mummies, modern Egyptians, could change the face of medicine in Egypt. Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:55:45 GMT+0000Mouttasem Albarodihttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-women-still-missing-in-brazil-s-top-science-posts-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/q-a-women-still-missing-in-brazil-s-top-science-posts-1x/Biologist Marie-Anne van Sluys says male leadership remains the norm, despite progress towards gender parity. Mon, 11 Feb 2019 02:17:22 GMT+0000Fabíola Ortizhttps://www.scidev.net/global/column/global-rules-should-follow-outcry-over-china-s-gene-edited-babies/https://www.scidev.net/global/column/global-rules-should-follow-outcry-over-china-s-gene-edited-babies/The announcement of the world’s first gene-edited babies met with sharp rebuke. Action should follow, says Crispin Maslog. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:25:16 GMT+0000Crispin Masloghttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/pakistani-database-to-help-deal-with-genetic-disorders-1x/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/pakistani-database-to-help-deal-with-genetic-disorders-1x/Pakistan’s newly launched genetic mutation database may help deal with disorders linked to consanguineous marriages. Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:05:26 GMT+0000Saleem Shaikhhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/latin-america-bioinformatics-criticism/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/latin-america-bioinformatics-criticism/A European initiative aiming to boost use of bioinformatics tools and data sharing has received negative feedback. Fri, 4 Aug 2017 10:53:22 GMT+0000Luisa Massarani and Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/salmonella-strain-spotted-in-brazil/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/salmonella-strain-spotted-in-brazil/Seen outside Sub-Saharan Africa for the first time, the strain causes severe infection but has no drug resistance. Wed, 26 Jul 2017 02:59:27 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-chikungunya-epidemic-mosquito-culprit/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazil-chikungunya-epidemic-mosquito-culprit/Aedes aegypti mosquito infected with African virus strain hints at role in outbreak. Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:00:52 GMT+0000Karina Toledohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazilian-scientists-genetic-zika-protein/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/brazilian-scientists-genetic-zika-protein/Characterisation of protein involved in replication paves the way to developing an antiviral drug. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:24:22 GMT+0000Rodrigo de Oliveira Andradehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/personalised-cancer-genetic-treatment/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/personalised-cancer-genetic-treatment/Studies in Singapore suggest that customised treatment of cancer patients may be cost-effective. Tue, 4 Apr 2017 01:41:36 GMT+0000Prime Sarmiento