Target Identification/ Validation News for September 2010

Target Identification/ Validation News Archive

Completed genome announced for Tasmanian devil Completed genome announced for Tasmanian devil

Researchers have created a draft genome sequence for the endangered Tasmanian devil and will use this to find genetic mutations in the transmissible cancer ravaging its population.

Charles River now offers Gentronix BlueScreen HC Screening test Charles River now offers Gentronix BlueScreen HC Screening test

Charles River Laboratories, a global preclinical contract research organization, now offers BlueScreen HC Screening services for the early detection of genotoxicity.

Genome maps could help predict risk of breast cancer Genome maps could help predict risk of breast cancer

The combined effects of numerous single-letter changes in several genes could be used to predict a woman’s risk of developing the most common form of breast cancer – oestrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer.