Genetic Research
News on genome-wide association studies, genotyping, metagenomics, basic research in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Through close collaboration of more than 300 genomics and disease experts, the pan-European consortium solved more than 500 difficult cases.
International Consensus Statement Says Microbiome-Based Diagnostic Tests Not Ready for Prime Time
Researchers laid out a set of ethical, organizational, and technical guidelines for the development, commercial use, and clinical implementation of microbiome tests.
Biobanks have been making strides in gathering data from more diverse populations this year while the evidence for the clinical utility of embryo PRS testing remains insufficient.
NIH Awards $27M for Genomics-Enabled Learning Health System Network
The agency has committed $5.4 million for the first year of the five-year program to establish a network to analyze and improve how genomic information is integrated into patient care.
The ability to perform larger and more complex multiomic experiments raises questions and opportunities around integrating data and extracting scientific insights.