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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
Agricultural genetics could help ensure food security
Translating genetics research is easier in agriculture than medicine, says a Nature Genetics editorial, and existing technologies can be used.
4 June 2009
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Source: Nature Genetics
The Cartagena Protocol: the debate goes on
Tewolde Egziabher and other SciDev.Net readers join the debate on the relevance of the UN biodiversity convention's Cartagena Protocol on genetically modified organisms.
12 May 2006
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Feeding the 600 million: the next step for genomics?
30 January 2006
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Source: Science
Pharmacogenetics need to go under the microscope
15 December 2005
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News and Features
Cholera's survival tactics revealed
More resilient cholera strains emerge by swapping genes, becoming less severe yet more widespread, confirms new research.
Schistosomiasis worms sequenced
New drugs to fight schistosomiasis could be on the way now the genomes of two worms that cause the disease have been sequenced.
Scientists call for African genomics boost
2 June 2009
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Scientists analyse genetic diversity of Mexicans
25 May 2009
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