How a genomic code is deciphered is traditionally left to professional annotators who use information from a number of sources (for instance, knowledge about similar genes in other organisms) to work out where a gene starts, stops and what it does.
Even the "gold standard" of professional annotation is an exceptionally slow process. However, new technology may provide a faster solution.
gold standardCreating A New Approach To Archiving Human Genetic InformationScienceDaily Tue, 07/08/2008 - 09:45
Mammography May Be Beneficial To All Women, Regardless Of AgeScienceDaily Mon, 04/28/2008 - 00:15
Mammography, the gold-standard for breast cancer screening and early detection, has shown to significantly reduce the risk of being diagnosed with advanced stage breast cancer in women over the age of 80, an age group currently without clear guidelines recommending regular screenings. |
