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Academics and Industry Partners Launch Novel Study for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions
August 27, 2020 11:30 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the midst of a pandemic how can we safely return to work? This question is on the minds of employees, employers, and policymakers as...
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eDNA applications will support advancements for BC Fisheries and Aquaculture
July 14, 2020 11:30 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eDNA, defined as any trace or fragment of DNA released from an organism into the environment, is proving to be an attractive tool in...
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Genome British Columbia: Supergenes play a larger role in evolution than previously thought VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Massive blocks of genes—inherited together ‘plug and play’ style—may play a larger role in evolutionary adaption than previously...
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Genome BC Invests $1M in Breakthrough Solution for Detecting Chronic Liver Disease, Closing Off Sonic Incytes’ $3.5M Financing Round
May 28, 2020 11:00 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genome BC is pleased to announce $1 million in funding to Sonic Incytes Medical Corp., completing the company’s seed financing round of...
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BC researchers are exploring the use of genomics to improve drug treatments for people with depression
March 13, 2020 13:00 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For people with mental health conditions, finding a medication that works without causing severe side effects is often a matter of...
BC researchers secure $10M in funding to examine the effectiveness of genomics in clinical health care
March 02, 2020 14:15 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genomics is transforming the way Canadians receive medical care — precise diagnoses and treatment based on each patient’s genetic...
B.C. to track origins and spread of new coronavirus with genomic technology
B.C. to track origins and spread of new coronavirus with genomic technology
February 20, 2020 11:30 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With funding from Genome BC, the BC Centre for Disease Control’s (BCCDC) Public Health Laboratory will be able to identify where new...
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Genome British Columbia: New tools to protect against foodborne pathogens
January 22, 2020 11:15 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Campylobacter is a major foodborne pathogen in many parts of the world and its ensuing illness, campylobacteriosis, is the most...
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New research will broaden Canada’s ability to identify strains of oyster-related illnesses
January 07, 2020 11:45 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every year people around the world enjoy oysters from British Columbia (BC) but oyster-related illnesses have posed risks to human...
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Genomics to bring cost savings to the pulp and paper industry
November 27, 2019 12:00 ET | Genome British Columbia
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 27, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The forest industry is a key economic sector in British Columbia (BC), providing 32% ($14.1 billion) of B.C.’s total exports and close...