Genetic Sequencing Could Augment Newborn Screening
BGI Genomics
Approximately 1 in 500 newborns benefited from gene panel sequencing integration into first-tier screening tests
Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Transforming Validation of NGS-Based Cancer Diagnostics through Collaboration
Maryellen de Mars, PhD
Collaborative initiatives improve the accuracy and applicability of NGS-driven companion diagnostics
Testing for Noncoding RNA Improves Cancer Detection
University of California - Santa Cruz
A novel liquid biopsy technology leverages cell-free RNA “dark matter” to enhance cancer diagnosis
The Human Y Chromosome Gets Fully Sequenced
National Institutes of Health
New sequence reveals genomic factors in fertility, including sperm production
TEQUILA-seq Solves Long-Read RNA Sequencing Woes
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Easy-to-implement technology reduces the per-reaction cost of target capture by two to three orders of magnitude as compared to commercial solutions
Accelerating NGS Library Prep with the New Fontus Workstation
Revvity
Easy-to-use software and access to a dedicated support team reduces start up time and optimizes workflow
WHO Issues Guidance on Targeted NGS for Drug-Resistant TB Diagnosis
World Health Organization
Rapid communication to update stakeholders on the changes in the drug-resistant TB detection options
Immune Repertoire Sequencing May Be Coming to a Lab Near You
Bradley W. Langhorst, PhD, Chen Song, PhD
The rapidly evolving field of immune sequencing is poised to have a wide-ranging impact to clinical practice
Genomic Sequencing Panels Not as Beneficial in Target Cancer Patients
Centro Nacional De Investigaciones Oncologicas
Following recommended clinical criteria when using sequencing panels may increase treatment efficacy and patient survival rate
Identify All Relevant Pathogens with Just One Workflow and Easy Analysis
Illumina
Precision metagenomics offers an efficient and comprehensive approach for characterizing the microbial environment