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Variantyx Genomic Intelligence Platform

Mar 22, 2017

Variantyx has launched its Genomic Intelligence platform. The platform automates the complete NGS testing process from sample collection to sequencing, data analysis, interpretation and clinical report generation. It utilizes public and the company's in-house resources to detect and report clinically actionable variants to consumers. The company is also offering to use the platform to review previously undiagnosed cases to provide a second opinion to clinicians at no cost, it said.

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