Tecan will manufacture Enigma's new point-of-care molecular diagnostic instrument under a five-year deal.
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The British molecular diagnostics firm also announced executive appointments for both the US and European operations.
The firms will develop tests to run on Enigma's ML platform. As part of the alliance, GSK will make an equity investment in the molecular diagnostics startup.
Enigma Diagnostics gained access to two Roche patents for use in its multiplex PCR tests for human and animal diseases.
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The World Health Organization has announced the members of its gene-editing committee, according to NPR.
DARPA is working on developing algorithms that gauge the credibility of research findings, Wired reports.
The American Society of Breast Surgeons recommends all women diagnosed with breast cancer be offered genetic testing, the Washington Post says.
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