Epigenetics Research
News on epigenetic profiling, DNA methylation, histone modifications, epigenetic disorders in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
The firm uses epigenetic and genetic information, along with machine learning to determine a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease.
Australian Researchers Adapt Melt Curve Methylation Test for Infant Rare Genetic Disorder Screening
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The test combines melt curve analysis and high-throughput, quantitative PCR to detect Prader-Willi, Angelman, and Dup15q syndromes in infants.
With bisulfite whole-genome sequencing of cfDNA from blood, researchers were able to monitor graft-versus-host disease, infection, graft failure, and disease relapse.
Nucleix Raises Additional $22M
The Israeli molecular diagnostics firm is developing liquid biopsy tests for early-stage and recurring cancer detection based on methylation patterns.
Norwegian Diagnostics Firm Age Labs to Develop Epigenetics-Based Test for SARS-CoV-2
The Oslo-based company plans to develop a test that can identify high-risk individuals based on an epigenetic signature.