Genomic sequencing reveals mutations, insights into 2014 Ebola outbreak

Broad researchers and colleagues find clues about origin, transmission of deadly virus

01-Sep-2014 - In response to an ongoing, unprecedented outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa, a team of researchers from the Broad Institute and Harvard University, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Ministry of Health and Sanitation and researchers across institutions and continents, has ...

New Research Center to Focus on Mammalian Single Cell Genomics

01-Jun-2012 - The Broad Institute and Fluidigm Corporation have announced the launch of a new research center dedicated to accelerating the development of research methods and discoveries in mammalian single-cell genomics. The Single-Cell Genomics Center is also expected to act as a hub for collaboration among ...

Cornell: Project aims to sequence 2,500 genomes

Cornell plays key role in developing most detailed map of human DNA variation

03-Nov-2010 - Cornell researchers are part of an international collaboration to build the most detailed map of human genetic variation. The map promises to provide a much more comprehensive understanding of the role of inherited DNA variation in human history, evolution and disease and the best methods to use ...

Genetic 'roadmap' charts links between drugs and human disease

Scientists create public database of 'genomic signatures' for ~160 drugs and use it to reveal potential applications to cancer and other diseases

04-Oct-2006 - A research team led by scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard announced the development of a new kind of genetic "roadmap" that can connect human diseases with potential drugs to treat them, as well as predict how new drugs work in human cells. Called the "Connectivity Map," the new ...

Sigma-Aldrich Joins RNAi Consortium

17-Mar-2005 - Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has entered into an agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to serve as a scientific collaborator and distribution partner of The RNAi Consortium (TRC). The consortium is based at The Broad Institute in Boston and is comprised of seven world-class ...