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Genome Biology Papers on GWAS Fine-Mapping Method, COVID-19 Susceptibility, Rheumatoid Arthritis

In Genome Biology this week: integrative fine-mapping approach, analysis of locus linked to COVID-19 susceptibility and severity, and more.

Scipher Medicine Raises $82M in Series C Financing

Scipher will use the proceeds to further commercialize PrismRA, a molecular test intended to guide treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Myriad Genetics to Sell Vectra DA Business, Reorganize International Presence

The changes follow a strategic review and are part of the company's previously announced plans for growing its revenues and reducing costs. 

PNAS Papers on Rheumatoid Arthritis Regulation, Myasthenia Gravis Thymectomy Effects, More

In PNAS this week: role of USF2 in refractory rheumatoid arthritis, thymus-associated cells may show up post-thymectomy in myasthenia gravis patients, and more.

Scipher Medicine Taps Ambry Genetics to Scale Up TNF Inhibitor Response Test

Ambry will provide RNA sequencing for Scipher's PrismRA blood test to predict response to TNF inhibitor therapies in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Jun 9, 2020

Judge Allows Whistleblower Suit Against Myriad Genetics to Proceed
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Apr 17, 2020

Svar Life Science, Nimble Therapeutics Form Diagnostics Alliance

Feb 19, 2020

Scipher Medicine Raises Series B Financing Total to $25M

Dec 19, 2019

Scipher Medicine Closes Series B Funding Round

Apr 9, 2019

Somalogic Collaborating With Janssen on Protein Biomarker Research

Jan 9, 2019

Scipher Medicine Builds Evidence for Tests Predicting Response to Autoimmune Disease Drugs
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Sep 18, 2018

Type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis Causal Variants Defined by Fine Mapping, Functional Analyses

Sep 4, 2018

Identical Twins With, Without Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Differentially Variable DNA Methylation

Jul 18, 2018

Kroger Prescription Plans to Offer Myriad Genetics' Vectra DA as Benefit Option

May 8, 2018

Myriad's Fiscal Q3 Revenues Fall 2 Percent but Beat Wall Street Expectations

May 7, 2018

HTG Molecular, Firalis Ink Deal for RA Theranostic Technology

Apr 11, 2018

Pfizer, Oxford BioDynamics, U of Glasgow Researchers Develop Approach to Gauge Response to RA Drug
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Dec 7, 2017

BGI, Sanguine BioSciences Developing Patient Database for Trial Recruitment

Jan 20, 2017

Immunovia's Blood-Based Array Test for Lupus Advances in New Study
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Jan 5, 2017

Metabolon, InnVentis Partner to Study Metabolomics in Inflammatory Disease

Dec 30, 2016

Myriad Disputes Research, Reasoning Underpinning Medicare Proposal to End Vectra DA Coverage
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Dec 15, 2016

Johns Hopkins Team Identifies Link Between Periodontal Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nov 4, 2016

Crescendo Bioscience Studies at Upcoming ACR Meeting Explore Expanded Uses for Vectra DA
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Aug 25, 2016

DREAM Challenge Models Suggest SNPs Won't Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Response Prediction
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Jul 7, 2016

HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Firalis Partner on NGS-Based RA Theranostic

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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.