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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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Mar 03, 2021

Agena Rolls out Seq-It SARS-CoV-2 Variant Panel Globally for Use on MassArray System

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The assay is being positioned as an alternative to next-generation sequencing-based approaches, which its creators view as ponderous and pricey.

Feb 09, 2021

European Project Sets Out to Harness Genomics Data, AI to Create New Predictive Tools

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Called Intervene, the project will use genomic and health data from biorepositories along with machine learning methods to develop new clinical predictive tools.

Jan 29, 2021

Genomics England Preps for NHS Genomic Medicines Service Launch With New Focus, Tools

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The service will offer whole-genome sequencing to English patients with rare diseases and cancer as part of routine care.

Jan 21, 2021

Ancestry Shutters Health Offering, Raising Questions About Future of Consumer Genomics

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The decision comes amid a general slowdown in the market, yet also showcases the continued appeal of ancestry-related applications.

Jan 11, 2021

After Year of Scaling Up, Africa's 54gene Seeks Research Projects, Pharma Partnerships

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The African health technology company 54gene is eager for partnerships with researchers and biopharmaceutical companies alike.

Dec 17, 2020

Danish Researchers to Integrate Genomic Data With New Disease Trajectory Browser

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Plans are underway to add genomics data from various Danish cohorts to the browser, which will provide greater insight into disease progression.

Dec 10, 2020

Following Acquisition, UK Firm MyHealthChecked Launches SARS-CoV-2 Consumer Testing Service

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The PCR test is the first offering from the firm, formerly known as Concepta, since it acquired Manchester-based startup The Genome Store in November.

Dec 03, 2020

DnaNudge Deploys Direct-to-Consumer Service for PCR-Based Pool Testing of SARS-CoV-2

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Called the COVID Bubble Test, the UK-based service allows the testing of up to 10 people on a single cartridge for £100, or £10 per person.

Nov 25, 2020

European Consortium Seeks to Develop Liquid Biopsy Test for Prostate, Testicular Cancer

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The European Commission awarded a consortium of private companies and academic researchers €759,000 recently to carry out their plans.

Nov 12, 2020

Spanish Government Allocates €25M for Precision and Genomic Medicine, Data Science

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The project will result in the creation of a national cohort for research, as well as an integrated clinical and genomic data infrastructure at the national level.

The Scan

Pricey, But Available

The National Health Service is to offer Novartis's Zolgensma for spinal muscular atrophy later this year, according to the Guardian.

Analysis for the Long Term

Nature News reports the US National Institutes of Health is investing in studies of the long-term effects of COVID-19.

Pilot Cancer Testing Program for Taiwan

Taiwan is to launch a pilot program offering genetic testing to cancer patients, the Taipei Times reports.

PLOS Papers on TB Resistance, Squamous Cell Carcinoma Risk, MicroRNAs in SCC

In PLOS this week: loci linked to protection against tuberculosis, identification of loci associated with increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the aerodigestive tract, and more.

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