Down Syndrome genomics: How Long-read sequencing Is Transforming Research
Each year on World Down Syndrome Day, observed globally on 21 March, the scientific and medical communities reflect on the importance of awareness, inclusion, and continued research into genetic conditions. Among these conditions is Down syndrome one of the most widely studied chromosomal conditions in human genetics. While researchers have long known that Down syndrome […]
OMICS Research Pathway: How to Structure Your OMICS Project
A structured OMICS research pathway is essential for successful OMICS studies. From study design to technology selection, researchers must plan their OMICS research pathway carefully to generate meaningful and reliable data. Without proper OMICS project design, studies risk generating data that is difficult to interpret, misaligned with objectives, or insufficient for meaningful conclusions. A structured […]
How to Choose the Right Genomics Service for Your Research Project
Choosing the right genomics service is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in a research project. From experimental design to data analysis, the genomics workflow you select directly affects data quality, interpretability, cost, and timelines. With the growing range of sequencing technologies and analytical options available, making the right choice can be challenging. […]
OMICS Consulting: How to Start Smart with Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics Research
OMICS consulting is a critical first step in ensuring the success of genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics research projects. While launching an OMICS study is exciting, the choices made at the beginning from experimental design to workflow selection often determine whether the project delivers interpretable, publication-ready data or faces costly delays and redesigns. At the Centre […]
Gene-Edited Dire Wolves: Breakthrough Science or Ethical Red Flag?
Earlier this year, the world was stunned by the announcement of three gene-edited dire wolves created by Texas-based biotech company Colossal Biosciences. The pups Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi were engineered using a mixture of modern grey wolf DNA and ancient dire wolf sequences dating back as far as 72,000 years. Colossal calls them the world’s […]
What’s New in the OMICS World? Key Research Trends Shaping the Future of Life Sciences
The world of OMICS is moving fast, and staying ahead of these breakthroughs is essential for researchers, biotech innovators, and healthcare leaders alike. At CPGR, we’re constantly tracking the latest OMICS research trends so we can support scientists with the most advanced tools, platforms, and workflows. Here are the most exciting developments redefining modern biology […]
How Pan-Genomics Is Helping Us Understand Alfalfa Like Never Before
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) might look like just another forage crop in the field, but anyone working in agriculture knows how incredibly important it is. It’s the “Queen of Forages” for a reason it’s nutrient-dense, protein-rich, and one of the most important crops for livestock farmers around the world. But here’s the challenge:Even though alfalfa […]
Microarray Genotyping in Africa: How CPGR Enables High-Quality Genomic Research
Understanding cancer in Africa requires more than data, it requires infrastructure, accuracy, and technology that works reliably across diverse conditions. At the Centre for Proteomics & Genomics Research (CPGR), we support this mission through advanced microarray genotyping, a platform that has proven essential in large-scale population studies such as the Men of African Descent and […]
A flagship Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) initiative: CPGR – Empowering OMICS Solutions
The Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR) is a Cape Town–based non-profit national OMICS platform established in 2006. Supported by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA); CPGR integrates world-class Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics under ISO 9001:2015 certification. The platform delivers high-quality, high-throughput OMICS solutions that drive South Africa’s biotechnology advancement from CPGR’s facility at […]
We’ve Got the Receipts.
There’s a quiet power in doing the work, refining the craft, and transforming complexity long before anyone is watching. Then comes the moment where the results speak for themselves – that’s the moment we’re stepping into! For almost 20 years, CPGR has been the engine behind some of South Africa’s most future-shaping OMICS discoveries – […]
