lung disease
Biodesix Prices $55M Common Stock Offering, Private Placement
The offering and concurrent private placement are expected to close on or around April 9, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Study Spells Out Smoking-Related DNA Methylation Changes in Lung, Colon Tissue
By profiling cytosine methylation patterns in samples from nine tissue types, researchers focused in on gene regulatory changes associated with smoking.
Single-Cell Atlas of Human Lung Highlights Differences Between Healthy, Diseased States
The atlas, based on data from nearly 40 prior studies, also identified new lung cell types and should serve as a universal reference for future research.
Lung Function GWAS Meta-Analysis Yields Insights Into Healthy, Diseased States
A multi-ancestry meta-analysis revealed more than 550 lung function-related genes, along with genetic risk scores linked to several traits or conditions.
In a bid to expand recognition and treatment of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a cause of COPD, Grifols is making its over-the-counter genetic test available for free.