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NHS long-term plan focuses on preventive health and genomics
pharmaphorum
December 12, 2018
Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock today unveils his long-term NHS plan, which focuses on people taking greater responsibility for their health, and recommends genetic technology as a way to prevent illnesses.
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AstraZeneca, Cancer Research UK Launch Functional Genomics Centre
americanpharmaceuticalreview
December 11, 2018
AstraZeneca announced a new collaboration with Cancer Research UK to launch a centre of excellence in genetic screening, cancer modelling and big data processing.....
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Vertex invests in Genomics plc as the firms sign research deal
pharmatimes
November 26, 2018
UK analytics group Genomics plc has signed a three-year deal with Vertex centred on improving the discovery of targets for precision medicine, and has also raised £25 million to further expand its business.
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FDA clears 23andMe’s DTC drug metabolism test
fiercebiotech
November 05, 2018
The FDA has allowed 23andMe to market a new direct-to-consumer genetic test that provides information about how a person metabolizes some...
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FDA clears 23andMe’s DTC drug metabolism test
fiercebiotech
November 02, 2018
The FDA has allowed 23andMe to market a new direct-to-consumer genetic test that provides information about how a person metabolizes some medications. The test, approved to detect 33 ...
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Using genomics and machine learning to predict aneurysm risk
fiercebiotech
September 10, 2018
Stanford University researchers developed an algorithm they believe can be used to identify the genetic underpinnings of several diseases.
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Vertex and Genomics partner to use human genetics for precision medicines
pharmaceutical-technology
September 03, 2018
Genomics’ analysis engine utilises genetics to understand human biology as well as the safety and efficacy of potential new drugs. The engine consists of more than 100 billion data points.
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CRISPR biotech Editas to lose CMO as it continues push for clinical trials
fiercebiotech
August 29, 2018
Editas is now looking for a new CMO as it also plots its first clinical trials
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Australia allocates $393 M to Nanotechnology & Genomics
biospectrumasia
May 16, 2018
The government response states the public benefit of the research will include: improving weather forecasts...
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China, Ethopia sign MoU for biotechnology, genomics
biospectrumasia
February 26, 2018
Two institutes from Ethiopia and China have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on scientific and technological cooperation in genomics and biotechnology.