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54gene Raises $25M in Series B Round

54gene was founded in 2019 to gather genomic, phenotypic, and other data relevant to Africans to improve healthcare in this population.

2021 Ebola Outbreak Resulted From Viral Latency, Reactivation, Genomic Study Finds

Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis indicated that a 2021 Ebola outbreak is closely related to a previous epidemic that ended in 2016.

PNAS Papers on Peanut Genetics, Acute Kidney Injury Protection, Colorectal Cancer Carcinogenesis

In PNAS this week: wild peanut genes uncovered in crops, protection from kidney injury, and more.

BC Platforms, African Institute of Everyone Genome Form Genome Data Management Alliance

The African Institute of Everyone Genome aims to collect genomic data on millions of African individuals to help advance drug development.

Cell Papers Examine Rise of SARS-CoV-2 Variants, Kākāpō Genomes, Malaria Parasite Sequencing

In Cell this week: convergent evolution among SARS-CoV-2 viral variants, endangered kākāpō genome sequence, and more.

Aug 18, 2021

Data Privacy Concerns Top of Mind for Planned African Genome Project
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Jul 23, 2021

In Brief This Week: Caribou Biosciences, AnchorDx, Neogen, Microbiome Insights, More

Jul 13, 2021

Hyrax Biosciences, Roche Diagnostics Form SARS-CoV-2 Sequencing Tech Alliance

Jun 14, 2021

Genetic Analysis of H. Pylori Indicates Americas Colonized in One Main Migration Event

Jun 10, 2021

Rockefeller Foundation Funds Global Pathogen Sequencing With $20M, Forms Collaborations

Jun 9, 2021

Novel Locus Tied to Rheumatic Heart Disease in Black Africans

Jun 3, 2021

Shoreline Biome Inks Distribution Deal With Inqaba Biotec for Sub-Saharan Africa

May 19, 2021

Yourgene, Alliance Global Sign Distribution Deal for Middle East, Africa

May 7, 2021

In Brief This Week: Ginkgo Bioworks, Novacyt, Viome, and More

Apr 28, 2021

Sequencing Analysis Traces Origins of Malaria-Causing Parasite to Southeast Asia

Mar 26, 2021

Low-Coverage Sequencing Effectively IDs Novel Variants in Underrepresented Populations

Mar 10, 2021

Agena Inks MassArray Distribution Deal for Middle East, Africa, Central Asia

Mar 9, 2021

SARS-Co-V-2 Sequencing Studies Elucidate Intrahost Diversity, Spread of New Lineage

Feb 26, 2021

In Brief This Week: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Invitae, and More

Feb 5, 2021

In Brief This Week: Hologic, PercayAI, Guardant Health, and More

Feb 2, 2021

SARS-CoV-2 Genome Sequencing Study Identifies 16 Viral Lineages in South Africa

Jan 27, 2021

Proteomic Analysis of Ancient Teeth Points to Dairy Consumption in Africa Thousands of Years Ago

Jan 11, 2021

After Year of Scaling Up, Africa's 54gene Seeks Research Projects, Pharma Partnerships
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Nov 19, 2020

FNIH Panel on Gene Drive Regulation Emphasizes Need for Local Community Engagement
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Nov 2, 2020

Epilepsy Exomes From Epi25 Project Lead to Mutation-Intolerant Gene Regions
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US Booster Eligibility Decision

The US CDC director recommends that people at high risk of developing COVID-19 due to their jobs also be eligible for COVID-19 boosters, in addition to those 65 years old and older or with underlying medical conditions.

Arizona Bill Before Judge

The Arizona Daily Star reports that a judge weighing whether a new Arizona law restricting abortion due to genetic conditions is a ban or a restriction.

Additional Genes

Wales is rolling out new genetic testing service for cancer patients, according to BBC News.

Science Papers Examine State of Human Genomic Research, Single-Cell Protein Quantification

In Science this week: a number of editorials and policy reports discuss advances in human genomic research, and more.