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genomics

Asa Ren, Health Ministry continue work on collecting biological samples
Society 1 year ago

Asa Ren, Health Ministry continue work on collecting biological samples

The Health Ministry's National Biomedical and Genomic Health Center (BB Binomika) works together with PT Asa Ren Global Nusantara in collecting biological samples, phenotype data and disease-specific records from a large population sample.
Genome sequencing for medicine makes progress, but concerns loom
Society 1 year ago

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Genome sequencing for medicine makes progress, but concerns loom

The Health Ministry has collected and made publicly available genomic data from 9,000 Indonesians, a development expected to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and provide better treatment.
How Indonesian researchers are reversing the decline of coral reefs
Academia 1 year ago

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How Indonesian researchers are reversing the decline of coral reefs

The health of coral reefs directly impacts the fish population, on which large numbers of people in coastal communities depend.
Executive Column: Asa Ren pioneers genetic screening in Indonesia
Executive Column 2 years ago

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Executive Column: Asa Ren pioneers genetic screening in Indonesia

Genetic analysis examines the building blocks of the human body to detect risks of disease long before any potential onset of symptoms. Asa Ren founder and CEO Aloysius Liang sees his company as a local pioneer in a field, whixh is expected to see rapid growth in the coming years.
Skepticism about claim human ancestors nearly went extinct
Science & Tech 2 years ago

Skepticism about claim human ancestors nearly went extinct

It is extremely difficult to extract DNA from the few fossils of human relatives dating from more than a couple of hundred thousand years ago, making it hard to know much about them.
Extreme climate event almost led to human ancestors’ extinction: Study
Environment 2 years ago

Extreme climate event almost led to human ancestors’ extinction: Study

Scientists have grown weary over the rising temperatures on the planet and extreme weather from heat waves to typhoons that have swept across the globe in the past years.
Genomic tech is gaining traction, but a lack of awareness may hamper growth
Tech 3 years ago

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Genomic tech is gaining traction, but a lack of awareness may hamper growth

Despite a new initiative from the Health Ministry and rising interest from venture capitalists, public awareness on the benefits of genetic testing is still low.
Indonesia can be regional leader in cardiovascular genomics
Academia 3 years ago

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Indonesia can be regional leader in cardiovascular genomics

Cardiovascular genomics research has so far been dominated by Western studies on Caucasian populations, so Indonesia has an opportunity to pioneer this growing field relative to the genetic diversity represented in Southeast Asia.
British geneticist Sulston dies age 75: Institute
People 8 years ago

British geneticist Sulston dies age 75: Institute

Nobel prize-winning British scientist John Sulston, a leading figure in the race to decipher the human genome, has died at the age of 75, the institute he founded said Friday.
Human genome decoded with pocket-sized device
Health 8 years ago

Human genome decoded with pocket-sized device

Scientists used a portable device no bigger than a cellphone to sequence the most complete human genome ever assembled with a single technology, according to a study published Monday.
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