Genomics
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DOJ Sues Former Lab Executives Over Medicare Genetic and Respiratory Testing
The complaint alleges that testing at church events and senior living communities was driven by sales arrangements rather than individual physician orders
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The Hidden Challenge Behind the Liquid-Biopsy Boom
Growing complexity in MRD and MCED assays is placing new demands on the DNA synthesis needed to develop and scale genomic tests
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Clinical Labs Should Heed the 23andMe Data Breach Settlement
The multistate agreement reinforces expectations for organizations handling sensitive genomic and consumer data
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Mass General Brigham Validates Polygenic Risk Score Tool for Predicting 8 Cardiovascular Conditions
New integrated polygenic risk score test, now available across the US, may help identify patients at elevated inherited risk for cardiovascular disease before traditional clinical factors emerge
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CAP Highlights Molecular Testing to Clarify Difficult-to-Classify Tumors
CAP authors outline how genomic, transcriptomic, and epigenetic profiling can support pathologists when conventional histology and immunohistochemistry fall short, particularly in cancers of unknown primary
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Earlier Use of Metagenomic Sequencing May Streamline Meningitis, Encephalitis Workups
Modeling data suggests early metagenomic sequencing could reduce unnecessary testing and shorten time to diagnosis for CNS infections
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Mapping Proteins in African Genomes Reveals New Paths to Fight Type 2 Diabetes
The research could help develop representative biomarkers and treatment strategies—bringing more precise and effective health care to millions of people
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Compressive Pangenomics Breakthrough Enables Analysis of Millions of Genomes
UC engineers introduce PanMAN, a data structure that compresses and encodes large-scale genomic variation and evolutionary history, transforming microbial and human genome studies
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Molecular Pathology Will Lean Further into Liquid Biopsy and Proteomics in 2026
Thermo Fisher’s Luca Quagliata also discusses pathologists’ desire for rapid turnaround times
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A New Way to Map How Cells Choose Their Fate
Researchers present an innovative computational method based on modern mathematics to shed light on cell state dynamics and development
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Record-Breaking Human Whole Genome Sequencing Accelerates Genomic Diagnostics in Neonatal Intensive Care
Current rapid genomic sequencing takes days, but critical NICU decisions often can't wait hours
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15,000 Women a Year with Breast Cancer Could Benefit from Whole Genome Sequencing, Say Researchers
Despite significant progress in recent years, it remains challenging to accurately identify the best treatments for individual patients and to predict cases with poorer prognosis
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