Clinical Sequencing
News on sequencing-based testing, NGS gene panels, & diagnostic exomes in genetics, genomics, and molecular diagnostics.
Quest Diagnostics, Scipher Medicine Collaborate on Rheumatoid Arthritis Test
Quest will provide RNA extraction and sequencing services for Scipher's PrismRA test, a blood-based molecular test for predicting patient response to TNF inhibitors.
GenDx, OSE Immunotherapeutics Ink Deal to Develop NGS CDx for Epitope-Based Cancer Vaccine
Under the deal, GenDx will develop and validate a companion diagnostic test for high-resolution typing of HLA-A*02 based on its IVDR-registered NGS products.
Helix, Cone Health Partner on 100K-Subject Population Genomics Study
Participants will be screened for genetic predisposition for certain diseases and conditions, such as breast and ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and high cholesterol.
Genomic Profiling Aids Patients With Cancers of Unknown Primary in Trial, Though Benefit is Limited
In the CUPISCO trial, molecularly guided treatment reduced the risk of progression or death by 28 percent compared to patients receiving chemotherapy.
BostonGene, Exigent Research Ink Trial Agreement for Study of Comprehensive Cancer Sequencing
Using patient tumor samples from participating Exigent sites, BostonGene aims to validate its exome and RNA sequencing assay in a real-world setting.