Musculoskeletal

News on in vitro diagnostics for musculoskeletal disorders.

Genetic Study Explains Link Between Osteoporosis Drug, Cardiovascular Risk

The findings underscore the value of carrying out large-scale human genetic analyses as part of drug target identification and validation efforts.

Personalis, Sarepta Therapeutics Exploring Immune Response to Precision Genetic Therapeutics

The companies are applying Personalis' technology to explore immune response to genetic therapeutics in Sarepta's pipeline.

Jackson Lab, Shriners Hospitals to Study Genetics of Pediatric Orthopedic Disorders

The alliance comes a few months after Shriners Hospitals established a new genomics institute in Tampa, Florida in partnership with Genome Medical.

Invitae, BioMarin Partner on Access to Genetic Testing for Skeletal Dysplasias

Invitae will provide genetic testing for 109 genes associated with the conditions, while BioMarin will provide financial support for the program.

CureDuchenne, UC Irvine, RUCDR Partner on Muscular Dystrophy Biobank

The project will provide approved researchers with access to samples and deidentified data collected from volunteer patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Oct 10, 2019

RNA-Seq Data Helps Focus Search for Rare Variants

Oct 08, 2019

FDA Awards $2.4M to Vanderbilt Researcher for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Biomarker Study

Jul 17, 2019

Multiple Sclerosis Single-Cell Transcriptome Study Highlights Affected Cell Types, Brain Regions

May 01, 2019

Cleft Palate Study Shows Transcription Factor, Enhancer Roles in Related Developmental Processes

Oct 19, 2018

Epilepsy, Developmental Disorders Linked to De Novo Mutations in Calcium Channel Subunit

Oct 15, 2018

Sanofi Genzyme, PerkinElmer Launch Free Dx Program for Patients With Lysosomal Storage Disorders

Aug 30, 2018

Bone Mineral Density at Forefront in Genetic Fracture Risk Meta-Analysis

Jul 26, 2018

Bone Density GWAS Leads to New Loci, Osteoporosis Risk Score

Jun 29, 2018

TRAF7 Mutations Implicated in Rare Multisystem Disorder

Apr 27, 2018

Invitae, Biogen Partner on Free Spinal Muscular Atrophy Genetic Testing Program

The Scan

And Maybe Not

President Donald Trump might not approve the stricter standards the US Food and Drug Administration is developing for authorizing a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, according to Politico.

Now Onto a Hungry Caterpillar

Wired reports that Oxitec has now developed a genetically modified fall armyworm.

This Variant Here

A large genetic study finds SARS-CoV-2 viruses with a certain variant are spreading more than others, according to the Washington Post.

Nature Papers Present Tool for Topological Analysis of Chromosomes, Map of Genome-Lipid Associations

In Nature this week: sister-chromatid-sensitive chromosome conformation capture approach, and more.

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Immune Repertoire Sequencing to Uncover SARS-CoV-2-Specific T Cell Responses and Dynamics

T cells are the adaptive immune system’s first responders to any virus, circulating in the blood to detect and quickly multiply to attack the virus, and also support the development of antibodies by B cells.

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