NIPT
Fetal Exome Sequencing Studies Point to Noninvasive Prenatal Screening Applications
New research suggests trio exome sequencing on parental DNA samples and cell-free DNA from maternal plasma can successfully uncover clinically relevant fetal variants.
DNA Methylation Liquid Biopsy Promises to Detect Pregnant Women at Risk of Early-Onset Preeclampsia
Researchers in Belgium profiled DNA methylation patterns in cell-free DNA from blood samples of 498 pregnant women, including those developing early-onset preeclampsia.
Juno Diagnostics Ceases Commercial Operations
The prenatal testing firm had developed minimally invasive assays based on finger pricks instead of phlebotomy.
Prenetics, Dennis Lo Ink $200M Deal to Form Multi-Cancer Screening Firm
The joint venture plans to develop an epigenetics-based screening test for more than 10 types of cancers and launch sales of that test in 2027.
BGI Genomics Forges Partnerships for Precision Medicine in Latin America
Through the collaborations, the Chinese NGS service provider is introducing its oncology and noninvasive prenatal tests to Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.