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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
Collaboration key to developing world genomics research
Poor countries need support to participate in genomics research, say Josefina Coloma and Eva Harris in PLoS Medicine.
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
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
News and Features
Maize genome offers hope of improved varieties
The sequencing of the maize genome should boost efforts to find higher-yielding and climate change-proof varieties.
Cholera's survival tactics revealed
More resilient cholera strains emerge by swapping genes, becoming less severe yet more widespread, confirms new research.
Scientists call for African genomics boost
2 June 2009
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Information Services
Missed the Global Health Forum 2009?
Our blog, by SciDev.Net columnist Priya Shetty, will fill you in, as will our interview with the Global Forum's Gill Samuels
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