http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on genomics and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/news/ Translating genetics research is easier in agriculture than medicine, says a Nature Genetics editorial, and existing technologies can be used.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/agricultural-genetics-could-help-ensure-food-secur.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsThu, 04 Jun 2009 02:00:00 GMTScientists who drew up a genetic map of Africa say the continent's scientists must use it to develop drugs tailored for Africans.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-call-for-african-genomics-boost.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 02 Jun 2009 03:34:59 GMTScientists have successfully identified genetic variations specific to Mexican indigenous groups, which could aid in the design and analysis of disease studies.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-analyse-genetic-diversity-of-mexicans.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsMon, 25 May 2009 03:31:46 GMTThe sequencing of the cow genome could help in the quest for cattle that are both hardy and productive, say experts.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/cow-genome-sequence-could-boost-cattle-quality.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 28 Apr 2009 03:30:09 GMTAs tuberculosis strains that are resistant to all known drugs continue to emerge, scientists are trying new approaches to drug development.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/new-ideas-in-the-war-against-tuberculosis.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsFri, 27 Feb 2009 03:04:25 GMTScientists have successfully sequenced the genome of the malaria parasites Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium knowlesi.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-decipher-malaria-parasite-dna.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsWed, 15 Oct 2008 04:14:04 GMTSouth Africa has made good progress in the field of genomics but needs to address shortfalls in funding and local collaboration.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/south-african-genomics-making-progress-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsMon, 13 Oct 2008 04:02:42 GMTSouthern genomics researchers should focus on single-gene disorders affecting their people rather than lifestyle diseases, says a scientist.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/-reprioritise-genetic-goals-developing-nations-tol.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsThu, 02 Oct 2008 04:27:47 GMTThe Human Genome Organisation will help developing countries expand their infrastructure and technical expertise in genomics research.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/support-pledged-for-southern-genomics-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 30 Sep 2008 04:39:13 GMTAn international team of researchers has sequenced the first human genome from the Arab population.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-decode-first-arab-genome.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 16 Sep 2008 04:35:29 GMTScientists have sequenced the genome of the typhoid-fever causing bacterium, which could revolutionise public health approaches.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/typhoid-sequence-will-aid-control-strategies-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsMon, 04 Aug 2008 02:48:30 GMTScientists are proposing a set of guidelines to tackle developing countries' resistance to take up DNA barcoding for biodiversity mapping.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-tackle-dna-barcoding-resistance-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsWed, 23 Jul 2008 03:24:50 GMTGenomic medicine in developing countries needs government support and protection of 'genomic sovereignty', says researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/genomic-medicine-sector-needs-government-backing-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsThu, 26 Jun 2008 02:40:28 GMTScientists have produced a draft genome sequence of a genetically modified papaya that could benefit future cultivation of the fruit.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-sequence-gm-papaya-genome.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsThu, 24 Apr 2008 03:53:18 GMTA round-up of news from or about South Asia for the period 1–15 March 2008.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/south-asia-news-in-brief-1-15-march-2008.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsThu, 20 Mar 2008 03:58:03 GMTScientists have discovered a universal DNA 'barcode' to classify flowering plants, facilitating research in biodiversity.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/plant-dna-barcode-boosts-biodiversity-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsWed, 06 Feb 2008 11:20:30 GMTResearchers from Cuba and Venezuela will analyse the genes involved in protecting people from the Leishmania parasite.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/scientists-study-genetic-guards-against-leishmania.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 30 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMTThe genome of a parasitic worm that causes elephantiasis has been sequenced, highlighting specific genes that could become drug targets.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/parasite-genome-yields-potential-drug-targets.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsMon, 24 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMTDNA 'barcodes' can identify species quickly and cheaply, helping to catalogue biodiversity and monitor disease vectors, say scientists.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/dna-barcodes-tackle-disease-protect-biodiversity.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsFri, 21 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMTA human trial of HIV gene therapy and new drugs hold hope for treatment, say scientists at an international HIV conference.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/genomics/gene-therapy-and-new-drugs-hold-hiv-promise.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_genomicsTue, 24 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT http://www.scidev.net/images/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/