Genomics https://www.bioworld.com/rss en-us GC Genome plans $30M IPO to diversify genomic products, suppliers http://www.bioworld.com/articles/720488 Tue, 27 May 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/720488-gc-genome-plans-30m-ipo-to-diversify-genomic-products-suppliers DNA NGS genome sequencing Proteomics study explores how protein changes influence disease http://www.bioworld.com/articles/716292 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/716292-proteomics-study-explores-how-protein-changes-influence-disease Blood samples in lab All of Us: 413,000 genomes across ancestries, ages, socioeconomics http://www.bioworld.com/articles/705727 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/705727-all-of-us-413-000-genomes-across-ancestries-ages-socioeconomics All of Us illustration Researchers improved existing polygenic risk scores using health records and ancestrally diverse genomic data. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute. Study probes cancer’s interconnections Cancer Cell, Jan. 11, 2024, builds on an earlier version published in 2019, which was based on 324 cell lines.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/704555 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/704555-study-probes-cancers-interconnections A DNA double helix rests on a print-out illustration of the DNA base pair letters A, T, C and G. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH Whole genome sequencing improves outcomes in multiple tumor types Nature Medicine, Jan 11, 2024.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/704520 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/704520-whole-genome-sequencing-improves-outcomes-in-multiple-tumor-types Illustration of prescription pill bottle with DNA on the label. Credit: Ernesto del Aguila III, National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH Omics studies reveal 'Google map' of Alzheimer’s disease Cell, presented a brain single-cell atlas of AD, exposed the damage that affects DNA, and described the processes that alter the microglia and dysregulate the epigenome.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/701634 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/701634-omics-studies-reveal-google-map-of-alzheimers-disease Elderly hands holding broken brain structure Omics studies reveal 'Google map' of Alzheimer’s disease Cell, presented a brain single-cell atlas of AD, exposed the damage that affects DNA, and described the processes that alter the microglia and dysregulate the epigenome.]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/701539 Thu, 05 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/701539-omics-studies-reveal-google-map-of-alzheimers-disease Elderly hands holding broken brain structure Machine learning tool Alphamissense analyzes human mutations to predict diseases http://www.bioworld.com/articles/701202 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:35:48 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/701202-machine-learning-tool-alphamissense-analyzes-human-mutations-to-predict-diseases Art concept for gene therapy research Machine learning tool Alphamissense analyzes human mutations to predict diseases http://www.bioworld.com/articles/701027 Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:35:48 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/701027-machine-learning-tool-alphamissense-analyzes-human-mutations-to-predict-diseases Art concept for gene therapy research Spinocerebellar ataxia variants show vast heterogeneity http://www.bioworld.com/articles/697923 Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:00:23 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/697923-spinocerebellar-ataxia-variants-show-vast-heterogeneity Genetic brain disorders, conceptual 3D illustration Rare diseases yield genomic secrets through new computational approach http://www.bioworld.com/articles/695291 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/695291-rare-diseases-yield-genomic-secrets-through-new-computational-approach Awareness ribbon with zebra pattern Sometimes, hoofbeats are zebras after all. Credit: NIAID Rare diseases yield genomic secrets through new computational approach http://www.bioworld.com/articles/695222 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/695222-rare-diseases-yield-genomic-secrets-through-new-computational-approach Awareness ribbon with zebra pattern Sometimes, hoofbeats are zebras after all. Credit: NIAID Massive cell-free DNA trial for the detection of cancer completes enrollment http://www.bioworld.com/articles/521457 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/521457-massive-cell-free-dna-trial-for-the-detection-of-cancer-completes-enrollment Long in the making changes lead to tipping point in blood stem cells Nature have looked at the accumulation of mutations in blood-forming stem cells with age, gaining new insights into how the overall landscape of such cells changes across the lifespan. ]]> http://www.bioworld.com/articles/519406 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/519406-long-in-the-making-changes-lead-to-tipping-point-in-blood-stem-cells Red blood cells Study finds variants that increase risk of severe COVID-19 http://www.bioworld.com/articles/516703 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/516703-study-finds-variants-that-increase-risk-of-severe-covid-19 DNA sequence and COVID-19 virus cells The genotyping assays technology produced COVID-19 variant results almost a week more quickly than traditional WGS methods. Biofidelity attracts $23M series A investment to launch lung cancer test http://www.bioworld.com/articles/515708 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/515708-biofidelity-attracts-23m-series-a-investment-to-launch-lung-cancer-test Group photo of Biofidelity staff Credit: Biofidelity Ltd. Sema4 signals commitment to bring genomics to clinical practice with $623M Genedx acquisition http://www.bioworld.com/articles/515239 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/515239-sema4-signals-commitment-to-bring-genomics-to-clinical-practice-with-623m-genedx-acquisition Sema4 lab technician running COVID-19 samples Sema4 has been providing COVID-19 testing in Connecticut. Credit: Sema4 Holdings Corp. Top Med-tech Trends of 2021: Better therapy matching brings optimism to depression treatment http://www.bioworld.com/articles/514474 Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/514474-top-med-tech-trends-of-2021-better-therapy-matching-brings-optimism-to-depression-treatment Patient using Predictix Genetics on tablet A patient provides information for Taliaz Ltd.'s Predictix Genetics. Color valuation reaches $4.6B with vibrant $100M series E http://www.bioworld.com/articles/513197 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/513197-color-valuation-reaches-46b-with-vibrant-100m-series-e Color Health Inc.’s genomics kit. Color Health Inc.’s genomics kit. Berry Oncology shows promising data on early screening for six cancers http://www.bioworld.com/articles/512476 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/512476-berry-oncology-shows-promising-data-on-early-screening-for-six-cancers Cancer cells under magnifying glass My Next Health gathers $150M capital from private investment group http://www.bioworld.com/articles/511802 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/511802-my-next-health-gathers-150m-capital-from-private-investment-group 3D dollar sign Berry Oncology raises nearly $100M to ramp up early cancer screening products http://www.bioworld.com/articles/511212 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/511212-berry-oncology-raises-nearly-100m-to-ramp-up-early-cancer-screening-products Digital cancer cells illustration NIH collaborates on test predictive of peripheral nerve sheath tumor occurrence http://www.bioworld.com/articles/511097 Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/511097-nih-collaborates-on-test-predictive-of-peripheral-nerve-sheath-tumor-occurrence DNA illustration Genome Medical lands combination punch with Genematters acquisition, $60M series C http://www.bioworld.com/articles/510914 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/510914-genome-medical-lands-combination-punch-with-genematters-acquisition-60m-series-c DNA, dollars illustration Genieus builds neurodegenerative diseases platform to develop diagnostics, personalized medicines http://www.bioworld.com/articles/510384 Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/510384-genieus-builds-neurodegenerative-diseases-platform-to-develop-diagnostics-personalized-medicines Desk with computer monitor displaying Genieus' software Deep integrated genomics platform (DIGAP). Credit: Genieus Genomics Ltd. 10x Genomics releases new high-throughput single-cell analysis platform http://www.bioworld.com/articles/509372 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/509372-x-genomics-releases-new-high-throughput-single-cell-analysis-platform Chromium X product image Chromium X for single-cell analysis. Credit: 10x Genomics Inc. 10x Genomics releases new high-throughput single-cell analysis platform http://www.bioworld.com/articles/509322 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/509322-x-genomics-releases-new-high-throughput-single-cell-analysis-platform Chromium X product image Chromium X for single-cell analysis. Credit: 10x Genomics Inc. GE Healthcare collaborates with Sophia Genetics to better match patients to cancer treatments http://www.bioworld.com/articles/509036 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/509036-ge-healthcare-collaborates-with-sophia-genetics-to-better-match-patients-to-cancer-treatments Doctor and patient consultation Exome study identifies new genetic influences on weight http://www.bioworld.com/articles/508895 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/508895-exome-study-identifies-new-genetic-influences-on-weight Tape measure wrapped around feet on scale Investment in Ariel genetics platform just the beginning says MCI http://www.bioworld.com/articles/507281 Wed, 19 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bioworld.com/articles/507281-investment-in-ariel-genetics-platform-just-the-beginning-says-mci Illustration of person surrounded by risk factor icons Ariel Precision’s AI-powered Advance Platform combines deep genetic sequencing with advanced analytics to test for diseases such as pancreatitis.