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Justin Petrone covers consumer genomics, ancestry testing, and the microarray and biochip sector of the genomics market for GenomeWeb.

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Aug 23, 2019

Genedrive Prepping for UK Commercial Launch of PGx Test for Neonatal Hearing Loss

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The test is the cornerstone of a study involving roughly a thousand patients from two British neonatal centers that is set to commence this fall.

Aug 07, 2019

Genomics Medicine Ireland Aims to Allay Data Security Concerns While Seeking New Partnerships

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The firm is reassuring participants that their data is secure following media coverage highlighting GMI's position as a fully-owned subsidiary of WuXi NextCode.

Jul 02, 2019

Human Glycome Project Forges Ahead With Support From New England Biolabs, Genos, Waters

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The new partnership will support the analysis of glycans in 30,000 human samples by the end of 2021.

Jun 24, 2019

As Million European Genomes Initiative Advances, Alliance Promotes New Personalized Medicine Project

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The new initiative, called MEGA+, will extend the process of genomic data sharing to all medical data, including electronic health records and imaging files.

Jun 17, 2019

University of Glasgow Team to Integrate Genomics Into New Cancer Clinical Trials Network

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Patients who enroll will have their samples tested as part of routine diagnostic care, making it easier for them to take part in clinical trials without additional testing.

Jun 14, 2019

Genes for Good Project Seeks Funding, Collaborations to Advance Use of Genetic Database

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The Genes for Good Project has engaged 80,000 Facebook users via its online application and genotyped 27,000 people to date.

Jun 07, 2019

NatGeo Discontinues Genographic Ancestry Kit Sales, Will Shutter Service by End of 2020

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NatGeo will continue to conduct research using its database, which includes data on roughly a million individuals.

May 28, 2019

MyHeritage Moves Into Health with New Genetic Testing Offering, Underscoring Industry Trend

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The Israeli online genealogy company recently expanded its ancestry genetic testing offering to include health information.

May 08, 2019

Almac Assay's Ability to Stratify Esophageal Cancer Patients Demonstrated by UK Researchers

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The test relies on a signature that Almac developed for stratifying breast cancer patients, but which, as the researchers showed, can be used in other cancers as well.

May 02, 2019

Controversial Ancestry Ad Reignites Discussion About Minorities and Consumer Genomics

Consumer genomics companies have endeavored to reach out to minority communities with sometimes contentious results.

The Scan

Search Decisions

The Wall Street Journal looks into FamilyTreeDNA's handling of genetic genealogy searches by law enforcement.

The Mouse of the Situation

In a point-counterpoint in the Boston Globe, researchers discuss the potential of gene editing to prevent Lyme disease, but also the pitfalls of doing so.

Pain Targeted

MIT's Technology Review reports that researchers hope to develop a CRISPR-based pain therapy.

Science Presents Malaria Cell Atlas, More

In Science this week: atlas of malaria parasites' gene expression across their life cycles, and more.

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