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Fabric Genomics partners with Intermountain Children’s Health to enhance precision diagnosis of infants and children using whole genome sequencing from Broad Clinical Labs

Fabric Genomics, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered next generation sequencing interpretation, is announcing a new partnership with Intermountain Children’s Health to analyze the whole genomes of children sequenced by the Broad Clinical Labs to help speed diagnosis of kids who may have genetic diseases.

From Fabric Genomics 30 Oct 2024

descendantsDNA, Inc. engages Broad Clinical Labs and Fabric Genomics for genomic services to support human longevity

descendantsDNA, Inc. is pleased to announce a new agreement with Broad Clinical Labs (BCL) to advance human longevity through cutting-edge genomics.

From Fabric Genomics 30 Oct 2024

Pioneering trial to test multiple new treatments for glioblastoma

A pioneering research study announced today (October 23) will trial multiple new treatments for people in the UK living with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

26 Oct 2024

Ultra-rare gene variants drive coronary artery disease risk in European ancestry

Researchers found that ultra-rare genetic variants play a significant role in the heritability of coronary artery disease (CAD), particularly in individuals of European ancestry. These variants, especially those altering proteins or regulating genes in heart cells, pose higher risks than common variants.

13 Oct 2024

COVID-19 testing and variants more prevalent in minority communities

More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the world to come to a standstill, lessons in pandemic response are still being learned. What we know: the global pandemic disproportionately affected racial and ethnic minority groups across the U.S., with Black and Hispanic individuals being three to four times more likely to die from COVID compared to white individuals.

10 Oct 2024

Wastewater monitoring proves effective for tracking foodborne pathogens

First used in the 1940s to monitor for polio, wastewater surveillance proved such a powerful disease monitoring tool that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Wastewater Surveillance System to support SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in September of 2020.

20 Sep 2024

Combining epidemiology and climate data to uncover the source of an E. coli outbreak

A study published in Eurosurveillance to investigate an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 in the UK identified contaminated lettuce as the most likely source of the infection and determined that heavy rainfall and flooding may have carried STEC from animal feces to the lettuce crops.

6 Sep 2024

Study reveals key bacteria for developing personalized probiotics for newborns

Newborn babies have one of three pioneer bacteria in their gut shortly after birth, one of which could be used to develop new personalized infant therapeutic probiotics, researchers show.

6 Sep 2024

New genomic technique tracks superbugs in hospitals for faster infection management

Researchers have developed a new genomic technique that can track the spread of multiple superbugs in a hospital simultaneously, which could help prevent and manage common hospital infections quicker and more effectively than ever before.

20 Aug 2024

New genomic predictors of relapse in childhood B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia uncovered

Scientists from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Seattle Children's and the Children's Oncology Group (COG) have identified novel genetic variations that influence relapse risk in children with standard risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (SR B-ALL), the most common childhood cancer.

12 Aug 2024

New study links obesity to bacterium Megamonas

A recent study published in Cell Host & Microbe identifies a potential obesity-linked bacterium, Megamonas, from a large-scale cohort of obese individuals in China.

2 Aug 2024

St. Jude develops cost-effective genetic panel for pediatric cancer diagnosis

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have created a panel that is able to provide a diagnosis for >90% of pediatric cancer patients by sequencing 0.15% of the human genome.

1 Aug 2024

Study reveals how geographic origins influence tuberculosis infection risk

For some forms of tuberculosis, the chances that an exposed person will get infected depend on whether the individual and the bacteria share a hometown, according to a new study comparing how different strains move through mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities.

1 Aug 2024

Wildlife species show high SARS-CoV-2 exposure linked to human activity

Researchers found SARS-CoV-2 RNA in six wildlife species and higher seroprevalence in high human activity areas. Seven new human-to-animal transmission events of the Omicron variant were identified.

30 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key genetic variants linked to ALS recovery

Though exceedingly rare, some people diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) partially or fully recover from the lethal neurodegenerative disease.

30 Jul 2024

Dogs with gallbladder disease shed light on human cystic fibrosis

A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen in human cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is caused by improper expression of the gene associated with CF in humans.

29 Jul 2024

Innovative array targets methylation in imprinted genes, simplifies epigenetic research

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed an array that assesses methylation levels of genes located in imprint control regions (ICRs) within the human genome.

25 Jul 2024

'Gene misbehavior' found to be surprisingly common among the healthy population

Scientists have uncovered that 'gene misbehavior' – where genes are active when they were expected to be switched off – is a surprisingly common phenomenon in the healthy human population.

24 Jul 2024

Elite Controllers: Do their genomes hold the key to curing HIV?

Although South Africa has the largest number of people living with HIV worldwide, strides have been made in controlling the epidemic, especially in the reduction of HIV incidence, testing, and treatment. Equipped with MGI’s advanced sequencing tools and technologies, researchers from the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) are inching closer to finding the answer to the natural control of HIV infection, leading to improved health outcomes and quality of life amongst South Africans.

From MGI 19 Jul 2024

Advancing genomics research: An inside look at Azenta Life Sciences' new Oxford Genomics Laboratory

This interview delves into the capabilities and services of Azenta Life Sciences' new Oxford Genomics Laboratory, discussing its role in advancing genomic research in the UK, the unique setup process, and future expansion plans.

From GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences 8 Jul 2024