Tools & Technology
The latest news on life science tools and technology in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Helix, St. Luke's University Health Network Partner on Population Health Study
The program initially aims to enroll 100,000 participants over four years, with consenting individuals receiving information about their potential risks for serious health conditions.
Space Travel Shifts White Blood Cell Expression in Transcriptomic Study
Researchers saw immune-related gene expression changes in astronauts on the International Space Station, along with shifts to baseline in the weeks after their return to Earth.
Abandoning the idea of cohorts and the associated idea of a six-month residence period are the biggest changes Illumina Ventures is making to the program.
The assay detects HPV 16 and HPV 18 DNA within 45 minutes and is intended to be used in low-resource settings.
ACMG Adds Three New Genes to Secondary Findings List
The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics has added three new cardiovascular genes to the latest release of its secondary finding list.