The researchers noted that breast milk bacteria contributed to overall infant gut microbiota variation to a similar extent as other modifiers, such as birth mode.
Analyzing transcriptome data from more than 1,000 cells from 74 embryos, a Johns Hopkins University-led team found aneuploid cells in 80 percent of embryos.
Using exome-enriched RNA sequencing and machine learning, researchers tracked down a set of circulating maternal transcripts for predicting severe early-onset preeclampsia.
Phenotypic clustering identified distinct forms of PCOS with specific gene variants, providing a promising strategy for enhancing the treatment of this syndrome.
Progenity recently agreed to pay millions to three major insurers under settlement agreements related to allegations over undisclosed past business practices.
Under a two-year partnership, the companies plan to discover targets and disease mechanisms for infertility and pregnancy-related conditions, including preeclampsia.
The notes will be sold at an initial effective conversion price of about $38.79 per share, approximately a 30 percent premium to Monday's $29.84 per share closing price.
The company is withdrawing its previous financial guidance for 2020, saying that it cannot predict the extent or duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The HRM-based method developed by Chinese researchers could also serve as an alternative genetic test when other methods are unavailable or too expensive.
Under the 2018 agreement, the companies had planned to develop cell-free DNA assays for prenatal screening using Qiagen's GeneReader sequencing system.
The firm reported quarterly revenues of $8.4 million and large increases in the number of billable tests delivered in the quarter and over the full year.
The firm plans to use the cash to support commercial expansion of its NIPT to all US states and fund R&D for future diagnostic tests, including liquid biopsies.
Russia says its candidate SARS-CoV-2 vaccine has a very high efficacy rate in an initial analysis of clinical trial data, according to the Financial Times.
