Sequencing of families' genomes offers insights into rare genetic diseases.

Intercontinental programme sets vision for frontier projects.

Intercontinental programme sets vision for frontier projects.

Is enthusiasm withering for funding studies into

Approval of the Amflora potato could signal a fresh approach to genetically modified organisms.

Approval of the Amflora potato could signal a fresh approach to genetically modified organisms.

Sequencing project finds that Europeans share a surprising number of bacteria.

Sequencing project finds that Europeans share a surprising number of bacteria.

The bold ambitions of one institute could make China the world leader in genome sequencing. David Cyranoski asks if its science will survive the industrial ramp-up.

Overfed lab animals make poor subjects for experiments.

Overfed lab animals make poor subjects for experiments.

Pilot study harnesses sequencing power to track tumours.

Pilot study harnesses sequencing power to track tumours.

Sequences show rich diversity among the population.

Sequences show rich diversity among the population.

Some argue that tumour cells obtained directly from patients are the best way to study cancer genomics.

Experiments have revealed how single mutations can have huge effects that drive evolution. But small steps pave the way, finds Tanguy Chouard.

Next generation of machines could answer different research questions.

Next generation of machines could answer different research questions.

Study could put scientists on the right path to blocking the spread of new infections.