genetic disorders
Sema4's GeneDx to Provide Genome Sequencing, Interpretation for Large-Scale Newborn Screening Study
The GUARDIAN (Genomic Uniform-screening Against Rare Diseases in All Newborns) study plans to screen 100,000 newborns for up to 250 rare genetic conditions.
Sick Infants Profiled With WGS See Better Diagnosis, More Care Changes
The results shore up prior studies and add to the growing evidence for the benefits of rapid whole-genome sequencing in critically ill newborns.
The technology has been licensed by MGeneRx, which plans to commercialize it in the US first, then expand to low- and middle-income countries.
Yourgene Health Gets CE Mark for Iona NIPT Test
The test has been developed to run on Illumina's NextSeq 550Dx next-generation sequencing platform and will be prepared for commercial launch in Europe.
Ravgen Sues Natera Over Cell-Free DNA Genetic Testing Patents
In its complaint, the Maryland-based company claimed that Natera infringes two of its patents, both titled "Methods for detection of genetic disorders."