Hong Kong’s large-scale genome sequencing project recruits 52,000 in 4 years

Hong Kong Genome Project aims to bring in extra 60,000 to 70,000 people in next five years to help uncover, treat undiagnosed ...

Record-Breaking Genome Sequencing Brings Same-Day Diagnosis To Newborns

In a breakthrough that redefines both speed and clinical potential, a new world record for the fastest human whole genome ...
Cambridge Independent

Whole genome sequencing could aid 15,000 breast cancer patients a year, says University of Cambridge scientists

More than 15,000 breast cancer patients could benefit from whole genome sequencing each year, according to scientists at the ...
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GeneDx Announces ultraRapid Whole Genome Sequencing, Delivering Actionable Results in as soon as 48 Hours to Inform Care for Critically Ill NICU and PICU Patients

ultraRapid testing addresses the underutilization of testing in the NICU and can lead to more than $15K in healthcare savings per child GAITHERSBURG, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), a ...
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Long-read whole genome sequencing the only way to confirm absence of foreign DNA in gene-edited products

New scientific article warns of loss of consumer trust unless proper analysis is done. Report: Claire Robinson ...

Toward rapid and comprehensive genetic diagnosis of pediatric cancer through adaptive sequencing

What if a single test could simultaneously contribute to the diagnosis, characterization, and treatment guidance of childhood ...

Scientists Set New World Record for Fastest Human Whole Genome Sequencing

Boston researchers sequenced a full human genome in record time, under four hours. The advance could speed life-saving diagnoses for newborns in intensive care. Boston Children’s Hospital, in ...
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World Record Set for Fastest Human Genome Sequencing

Broad Clinical Labs, Roche Sequencing Solutions and Boston Children’s Hospital achieved Guinness World Records recognition ...