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Thyroid Size, Function in Children Linked to Nutrition-Related DNA Methylation Mark

A trial in Gambia suggests PAX8 gene methylation in 2-year-olds corresponds to thyroid volume, hormone production, and physical features later in childhood.

Cambridge Epigenetix Raises $88M in Series D Funding Round

The firm will use the proceeds to commercialize its genomic and epigenomic sequencing technology, which it expects to sell early next year.

Identical Twins Carry Lifelong Epigenetic Signature Reflecting Early Genomic Events

The signature encompasses 800 sites and hints at how monozygotic twins might develop, though the researchers say more functional studies are needed.

Alzheimer's Disease Meta-Analysis Identifies Novel Differentially Methylated Loci

Combined data from six Alzheimer's studies identified differential DNA methylation in different brain regions and across the cortex.

New Liquid Biopsy Data at ASCO Highlights Commercial Push Into Early Cancer Detection

Cancer diagnostic firms showcased their discoveries as they flesh out their DNA methylation- and fragmentation-based platforms using circulating tumor DNA.

Apr 30, 2021

GWAS-Methylation Integration Could Help Identify Drug Repurposing Candidates for MS
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Apr 20, 2021

Nanopore Sequencing Firm Armonica Technologies Progresses Towards Single-Base Detection
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Apr 8, 2021

Armed With $55M in New Funding, Nucleix to Further Invest in Early-Stage Lung Cancer Dx
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Apr 7, 2021

Nucleix Raises $55M in Financing Round

Apr 1, 2021

Blood Methylation Analysis, Artificial Intelligence May Detect Alzheimer's Disease Early

Mar 25, 2021

Genetron Health Updates Data from Prospective Liquid Biopsy Liver Cancer Screening Study
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Mar 1, 2021

Host DNA Methylation Signatures May Predict Likelihood of Persistent, Resolving MRSA Infections

Nov 19, 2020

Exceptional Responders Cancer Study Points to Possible Treatment Targets
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Nov 2, 2020

Researchers Turn Methylated DNA Profiling Method Towards Prenatal Testing Applications
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Oct 27, 2020

Exact Sciences Aiming to Make Pan-Cancer Blood Screening Part of Standard Medical Care
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Oct 27, 2020

Exact Sciences to Acquire Thrive Earlier Detection for up to $2.15B; Q3 Revenues Spike 87 Percent

Oct 6, 2020

Pediatric Cancer Program Uses Comprehensive Molecular Profiling to Match Patients to Therapies

Sep 24, 2020

Exact Sciences Stock Soars on New Data Around Pan-Cancer Liquid Biopsy Test

Sep 21, 2020

JP Morgan Downgrades Illumina to Neutral on Grail Deal

Sep 21, 2020

Illumina to Acquire Grail for $8B in Cash and Stock

Sep 16, 2020

Epigenetic Markers Predict Type 2 Diabetes Patients Who Respond to, Tolerate Metformin

Sep 15, 2020

Rare Epigenetic Variation May Contribute to Genetic Disease, Large-Scale Study Finds

Sep 10, 2020

Longitudinal Irritable Bowel Syndrome Omics Study Points to Possible Treatment Target

Aug 28, 2020

Tumor Immune Microenvironment Profiling Could Guide Therapy in Pediatric Brain Cancer

Aug 26, 2020

'Jaggedness' of Cell-Free DNA Ends Correlates With Fetal, Tumor Origin, Study Finds
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The Scan

For STEM Students to Stay

New policy changes will make it easier for international STEM students to stay in the US after graduation, the Wall Street Journal reports.

To Inform or Not, To Know or Not

The New York Times writes that some genetic biobanks may re-contact donors if they spot something troublesome, but it notes that not all donors want that information.

Rapid Test Studies

Researchers are examining why rapid tests may be less effective at detecting the Omicron variant and how to improve them, NPR says.

PLOS Papers on SARS-CoV-2 Diversity in Delaware, Metastatic Breast Cancer, Adiposity GWAS

In PLOS this week: genomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 isolates from Delaware, gene expression and protein-protein interaction patterns in metastatic breast cancer, and more.