Latin America
Chromosome 22 Copy Number Variants Linked to Traits in General Population
A phenome-wide association study and follow-up analyses found 17 continuous or binary traits that are associated with chromosome 22q11.2 CNVs.
Unilabs, Ambry Genetics Partner to Market Research-Use Genomic Testing Services Internationally
The companies aim to offer genetic testing for biopharma and government-sponsored research in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Sequencing Study Uncovers Genes Under Positive Selection in Large, Long-Lived Sea Creatures
Sequences from a range of cetacean species suggest the aquatic environment has exerted selective pressure genes involved in growth, cancer suppression, and other features.
Geneseeq, Brazil's Hospital de Base Partner to Build Sequencing Lab for Cancer Patient Testing
The company will help the hospital build out an NGS testing facility and launch a variety of its cancer-specific and pan-cancer assays.
Native Peruvian Genetic Ancestry Linked to Increased Risk of Tuberculosis Progression
The researchers conducted a longitudinal household contacts-based study of genetic ancestry and tuberculosis disease progression.