gene-sequencing

The $120m (£75m) project, involving hundreds of scientists in an international collaboration of universities, charities and companies, is using advanced gene-sequencing technology to map out the full diversity of human DNA.

1000 Genomes Project completes first map of human genetic variation Alok Jha 2010

However, more recently, Roche's gene-sequencing business has struggled.

Roche Offers $5.7 Billion for Gene Company Illumina Anupreeta Das 2012

He also said Roche's intended acquisition of U.S.-based Illumina Inc. will strengthen the company's presence in the fast-growing gene-sequencing market and enable the discovery of complex biomarkers—which are used to determine the effectiveness of a treatment—for research and clinical use.

Roche Upbeat on Outlook as Profit Rises Sten Stovall 2012

The move represents the latest salvo in a war among several competing gene-sequencing companies to develop faster and cheaper DNA decoding machines.

Illumina's Cheap New Gene Machine Matthew Herper 2010

Now it is pursuing a risky $5.7 billion hostile takeover bid for gene-sequencing group Illumina at a critical time for its next generation of cancer drugs.

No Illumina-tion for Roche Hester Plumridge 2012

Roche is also being scrutinized as it moves to acquire U.S.-based Illumina Inc., which it says will strengthen its presence in the fast-growing gene-sequencing market and enable the discovery of complex biomarkers—which are used to determine the effectiveness of a treatment—for research and clinical use.

Pharma Looks Ready to Turn Defense Into Offense Sten Stovall 2012

A gene-sequencing study on the Tasmanian tiger is set to be published soon.

Archive 2009-01-01 2009

Patsalis of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics said his team is developing a noninvasive method to test for Down syndrome by comparing fetal DNA to the mother's using standard lab equipment, instead of pricey gene-sequencing gear.

New Prenatal Tests Offer Safer, Early Screenings Amy Dockser Marcus 2011

But given the uncertainties around both Illumina and gene-sequencing's commercial application, that price looks high.

Roche Is Getting Personal With Illumina Andrew Peaple 2012

The twin sets of genetic analysis of the 2011 bug were conducted at unprecedented speed thanks to a new kind of gene-sequencing machine used by both teams.

Gene Probe Yields E. coli Clue Gautam Naik 2011