Microarrays & Multiplexing

News on microarrays, multiplexing, genotyping, cytogenetics, gene expression profiling in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.

Pleiotropy Analysis Reveals Genes, Variants Shared Across Multiple Complex Traits

Results from some 4,200 GWAS suggest a significant subset of genetic loci contribute to multiple complex traits, though the type of overlap further varied at the gene and SNP levels.

Candidate Cancer Genes Identified From GWAS Risk SNPs, Expression Clues

Researchers focused on candidate genes near expression quantitative trait loci identified by combining cancer susceptibility SNPs and available transcriptomic data.

Genetic Risk of Obesity Mitigated by Different Exercise Types, Taiwanese Study Finds

A gene-environment study involving more than 18,000 individuals suggests jogging and other forms of exercise may modify the genetic risk for obesity.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder GWAS in Million Veteran Program Participants Identifies Risk Loci

In European American military veterans, the study led to several genetic loci with ties to the severity of a core PTSD symptom known as reexperiencing.

New Type 2 Diabetes Locus Identified in GWAS of African Populations

Researchers identified a new type 2 diabetes-associated site involving the ZRANB3 gene, which may have a role in regulating pancreatic beta cells.

Jul 17, 2019

PathogenDx, Nationwide Laboratory Services Partner on Fungal Testing

Jul 15, 2019

Anorexia GWAS Yields Risk Loci with Metabolic, Psychiatric Overlap

Jul 11, 2019

Cancer Detection Firm StageZero Raises C$2.7M

Jul 02, 2019

Noninvasive Endometriosis Test Developer DotLab Secures $10M in Series A Funding

Jun 28, 2019

Akonni Biosystems Developing Multi-Target Infectious Diseases Tests for Newly Cleared TruDx System

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Jun 27, 2019

Ultivue Closes $22M Series C Round

Jun 24, 2019

Heart Failure Regulatory Gene Revealed in Tissue Transcriptome Study

Jun 19, 2019

Diverse Population GWAS Delivers Distinct Disease, Trait Associations

Jun 18, 2019

Bioké to Distribute Parallex Microarray Products

Jun 14, 2019

Genes for Good Project Seeks Funding, Collaborations to Advance Use of Genetic Database

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Jun 13, 2019

Fetal Genetic Variants Implicated in Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk

Jun 11, 2019

Long-Term Immunity From Childhood Vaccines Linked to Genetic Variants

Jun 11, 2019

Polygenic Risk Scores Predict Heart Disease in French-Canadian Cohort

Jun 07, 2019

NatGeo Discontinues Genographic Ancestry Kit Sales, Will Shutter Service by End of 2020

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Jun 05, 2019

Complex Human Movements in Siberia, American Arctic Traced by Ancient DNA Studies

May 30, 2019

NanoString Partners With CROs to Expand Access to Cancer Research Panel

May 28, 2019

MyHeritage Moves Into Health with New Genetic Testing Offering, Underscoring Industry Trend

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May 24, 2019

Custom NanoString Assay Detects Bowel Cancer Subtypes, May Help Guide Therapies

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May 24, 2019

Arev Brands International, Lighthouse Genomics Ink Cannabis Genotyping Agreement

May 23, 2019

Anxiety GWAS, Mouse Model Experiments Lead to Potential New Drug Target

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Letter Criticizes Actions

A letter criticizing actions by the US government and research institutions toward Chinese and Chinese-American scientists has garnered more than a hundred signatories.

Even Earlier Edits?

NPR reports that researchers in New York are investigating whether it is possible to edit the genomes of human sperm.

For Everyone

In an opinion piece at the Nation, Sarah Lawrence College's Laura Hercher argues that everyone should be able to access prenatal genetic testing.

Nature Studies Mystery of Remains Near Himalayan Lake, More

In Nature this week: ancient DNA uncovers presence of Mediterranean migrants at a Himalayan lake, and more.

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