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GenomSys Gets CE Mark for MPEG-G Codec Genomic Data Processing Software Suite

The Swiss bioinformatics startup said that the MPEG-G compression standard can shrink whole-genome files to less than 25 percent the size of legacy formats.

Invitae Acquiring Genosity for $200M; Investment Group Provides Firm $1.15B in Senior Notes

Invitae expects that Genosity's software and data management platform will allow it to quickly advance several oncology tests in development.

UK Startup Gabriel Precision Oncology Leans on Congenica to Broaden NGS Use in Cancer Testing
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Spun out of the Glasgow Precision Oncology Laboratory, Gabriel wants targeted sequencing to become the norm for all somatic cancer patients.

Illumina, Emedgene Partner on Automated Genomic Data Interpretation

Under the non-exclusive partnership, Emedgene will integrate its genome interpretation application into Illumina's TruSight software suite.

Startup Angstrom Bio Plans Saliva-Based COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test on Nanopore Sequencing Platform
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Angstrom Bio is developing a rapid, scalable coronavirus test that uses nanopore sequencing to detect barcoded PCR products.

Apr 30, 2020

Washington University, BostonGene Expand Kidney Cancer Research Collaboration

May 14, 2019

BGI Genomics, Pryzm Health Partner on 'Precision Public Health'

Apr 30, 2019

Congenica Raises £13.3M in Series B Add-On

Apr 11, 2019

Sophia Genetics Gets CE-IVD Mark for Cancer Detection Solution

Nov 28, 2018

Metagenomic Sequencing Approach Proposed for Respiratory Tract Infection Detection

Sep 17, 2018

NGS-Based Post-Transplant Acute Myeloid Leukemia Assay Predicts Relapse Risk
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Jul 10, 2018

Sonic Genetics to Implement Translational Software PGx Platform in Australia

Jun 29, 2018

New EHR-Phenolyzer Seeks to Automate Linkage of Genomic, Phenotypic Data
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Dec 4, 2017

Vanderbilt Medical Center to Use FDNA Technology for Disease Diagnosis

Nov 29, 2017

PreventionGenetics to Integrate FDNA's Face2Gene Into DNA Testing Services

Sep 21, 2017

UgenTec, R-Biopharm Collaborate to Develop Software for Automated PCR Analysis

Aug 24, 2017

GenDx Receives Canadian License for HLA Typing Software

May 8, 2017

Startup Variantyx Sees Itself As 'Virtual Lab' for Diagnostic Decision Support
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May 23, 2016

Exome Diagnostic Yield May Get Boost From Facial Recognition Software, ESHG Presentation Suggests
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Feb 19, 2016

GenDx Receives CE Mark for HLA Typing Software

May 11, 2015

Congenica Partners with UK Alliance to Develop Improved Diagnostic Tools

Apr 2, 2015

PierianDx Plans Software Update to Improve Variant Prioritization, Clinical Relevance Assessment
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Nov 10, 2014

UCSF Selects Syapse Platform to Support Cancer Testing
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Dec 13, 2010

Norwegian DNA Analysis Company iSentio Raises $1.5M

Jun 18, 2010

MediSapiens to Use $1M Investment to Make Research Software Work for Personalized Medicine
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Transplant Tests Edited Pig Kidneys

The Associated Press reports a University of Alabama-Birmingham team transplanted genetically modified pig kidneys into a brain-dead human patient.

UK Changes Some Gene-Edited Crop Rules

A new law may enable gene-edited crops to be sold in the UK within about five years, New Scientist says.

Pill Works Against Omicron in Lab

Pfizer's antiviral pill to treat SARS-CoV-2 appears to work against the Omicron variant, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Nature Papers Find Genetic Risk Factor for Smell, Taste Loss in COVID-19; Analyze TB Granulomas

In Nature this week: genome-wide association study find locus linked to the risk COVID-19 patients losing their sense of taste or smell, and more.