The wastewater analytics firm will work with the two government agencies to analyze samples from treatment plants across the US for SARS-CoV-2 viral elements.
The company believes its tests can already help oncologists better assess post-surgery risk, though prospective validation would be necessary for broad claims.
The company believes its tests can already help oncologists better assess post-surgery risk, though prospective validation would be necessary for broad claims.
The tumor microenvironment (TME) is comprised of an array of cell types, including immune and inflammatory cells, adipose cells, neuroendocrine cells, and cancer-associated fibroblasts. Additionally, blood and lymphatic vascular networks and extracellular matrix components create a diverse and multifaceted situation. Understanding how all of these elements interact requires the ability to distinguish individual cell types--something that is difficult to do using bulk cell approaches. Single cell gene expression analyses offer a high-resolution understanding of the TME.
Carrier screening to detect the presence of heritable genetic defects has been an important element of reproductive health strategies for over 50 years. Until recently, however, the practice has been restricted to a limited number of single-gene tests offered mainly to higher-risk individuals or populations based on race, ethnicity, or ancestry. But the landscape of carrier screening and its role in reproductive health are changing fast.
