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SeraCare iQ NGS QC Management v2

SeraCare Life Sciences has launched version two of its iQ NGS QC Management software. The software supports laboratories' workflows from sample preparation to variant calling enabling lab managers to review and assess run performance, determine run pass or fail status, and identify potential sources of assay drift that could cause problems, according to the company. The software also generates a report that can be used for audits or inspections. The software integrates with existing data systems like Illumina BaseSpace and LIMS.

The Scan

Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.