Informatics
News on bioinformatics, software, genome analysis, variant classification, and IT in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
NHS, Genomics PLC to Integrate Polygenic Risk Scores With Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors
A newly launched pilot study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of genetic risk assessment in preventing cardiovascular disease in England.
Sema4 to Acquire GeneDx for $623M
While GeneDx parent Opko Health is essentially exiting the MDx business, it will pick up a "significant" stake in Sema4.
Invitae Launches Ciitizen Genome Information Management Platform at JPM
The company believes the platform will expedite its longstanding goal of amassing genomic and other information from patients through their lifespan to fuel discoveries and improve care.
PreciseDx Raises $10.75M in Series A Round
The company is developing a cancer risk stratification technology that combines tissue-derived morphology information with clinical data.
C2i Genomics, OncoDNA Enter Strategic Alliance for AI-Based Cancer Detection, Monitoring
The companies and the Gustave Roussy Institute plan to initiate a clinical trial to test the utility of escalating treatments for cancers with high risk of recurrence.