Cross-Biobank Study Shows How Phenotype Capture Can Shape Genetic Findings
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Heritability estimates differed across biobanks: SNP-based heritability for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease varied significantly between UK Biobank, Geisinger MyCode and the NIH All...
PROSPR Method Unlocks Biobank Blood Samples for Extracellular Vesicle Biomarker Discovery
Biobank sample reuse: PROSPR enables re-analysis of stored whole-blood specimens, expanding the research value of existing biobank collections.
Improved biological insight: The method...
UK Biobank Unlocks New Epigenetic Layer for Disease Discovery
Large-Scale Epigenetic Dataset: Study will measure DNA methylation across more than one million genomic sites.
UK Biobank Research Expansion: Project adds epigenetic data...
Cornell Study Advances Embryo Biobanking Through Faster Freezing
Ultrafast Embryo Cryopreservation: Cornell researchers showed 30-fold faster cooling can prevent ice formation in bovine embryos.
Improved Post-Thaw Viability: Fast-cooled embryos developed more...
NIH Prize Highlights Tool for Assessing Biobank Data Quality
Biobank Data Quality Assessment: PGRM measures how reliably DNA biobank data reproduces established genetic associations.
Curated Genomic Reference Resource: Tool includes 5,879 phenotype-genotype...
Australia’s National Biobank Coordination Could Unlock $39 Million in Annual Benefits
Highlights
National Impact: Improved coordination among 200+ biobanks could deliver $39 million in yearly benefits.
Enhanced Research Access: A shared discovery platform would accelerate...
Colorado Biobank Surpasses 1 Million Genetic Insights for Personalized Medicine
Highlights
1 million drug-gene results: Unlocking how genetics influence medication response, side effects, and treatment effectiveness.
Personalized care in action: Genetic insights helped UCHealth...
Barcelona CryoZoo Biobank Secures Global Grant for Wildlife Stem Cell Research
Highlights
Global biodiversity safeguard: CryoZoo holds 2,000+ samples from nearly 300 species, combining storage with full molecular characterization.
New funding boost: Revive & Restore...
PANGenS Workshop Advances Biobanking and Data Management Across Africa
Highlights
Capacity Building: Training strengthened participants’ skills in biospecimen handling, genomic data analysis, and research governance.
Collaborative Effort: Organised by MRCG at LSHTM with...
ESA Selects GIMM to Host Europe’s First Space-Linked Biobank
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Strategic Collaboration: GIMM becomes the only site in Europe designated to store ESA’s biological samples from space and Earth-based simulations.
Research Catalyst: The...
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