Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)

Refinement of an algorithm for determining genetic ancestry could help identify genetic factors in disease

Viral elements originating from human ancestors are systematically activated in the early development of embryos

A genome-wide association study discovers a genetic locus linked to higher chances of developing glaucoma

A genome-wide association study identifies six new susceptibility loci tied to the age-old disease of leprosy

A gene that inhibits tumor growth is shown to promote aggressive breast cancers

A method to identify viral mutations in complex mixtures of closely related DNA sequences gives insight into viral population structures

An unusual version of a gene appears to protect against enteric fever

A fluorescent molecule selectively labels live neurons in the brain for the first time

Investigating mutations of a crucial gene might assist treatment and prevention of asthma and other allergies

Over 100 locations on the human genome associated with the risk of developing schizophrenia are identified in an international study

The sequencing of a harmful Asian liver fluke’s genome brings hope of better treatments

Three bacterial strains capable of degrading a prolific toxic compound present in water and soils have been successfully isolated using gene sequencing