In the latest step in its evolving molecular diagnostics strategy, Stratagene last week obtained exclusive rights from Aros Applied Biotechnology to evaluate and license certain gene groups that may be used as cancer biomarkers.
An effort by Genomics Medicine Ireland is creating a database of diseases based on the genomics of people in Ireland. It now is looking into the possibility of including Scotland in its work.
In recent weeks, the direct-to-consumer genetics firm has rolled out a health hub where customers can share information concerning 18 common health conditions.