In the Genome

1000 Genomes Project publishes most comprehensive map to date of human genetic variation

Small genetic differences between individuals help explain why some people are at higher risk than others for developing illnesses such as diabetes or cancer. This week, the 1000 Genomes Project, an international public-private consortium, published the most comprehensive map of these genetic variations, estimated to contain approximately 95 per cent of the genetic variation of any person on Earth. 28/10/10 From Focus on genes

Structural Genomics Consortium releases 1000th protein structure

The Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC), an international public-private partnership that aims to determine three-dimensional structures of medically important proteins, announced the release into the public domain of its 1000th high-resolution protein structure. 27/09/10 From Focus on proteins

Largest study of genomes and cancer treatments releases first results

The largest study to correlate genetics with response to cancer drugs has released its first results. The UK-US collaboration's work is a step towards more personalised cancer treatment. 19/07/10 From The genome sequence

Celebrating a 'decade of discovery' since the Human Genome Project

Leading scientists who helped map the human genome celebrate a decade of discovery since the first draft with the launch of the UK 10 000 Genomes Project. 25/06/10 From The genome sequence