AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGenomics: Providence-based Nabsys launched RepX, a tool that analyzes disease-linked repeat expansions using single-molecule DNA mapping—work that could help researchers study inherited disorders. Ocean Science: URI’s new public website gathers Rhode Island beach surveys dating to 1962. Recent erosion at Scarborough shows why long-term shoreline records matter. Research Infrastructure: Sen. Jack Reed toured the nearly completed NOAA hub at Naval Station Newport, adding a major federal science facility to the state. Advanced Manufacturing: REGENT opened Rhode Island’s first seaglider manufacturing facility, advancing the company’s electric maritime transport project. Life Sciences: The Rhode Island Life Science Hub launched a brain-health collaboratory, while Commerce opened applications for Innovation Voucher grants to help local businesses access research expertise.
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