For Babies with Unknown Diseases, Genome Sequencing Can Deliver a Diagnosis
In new study, researchers show that genome sequencing provides more answers than traditional genetic testing.
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AI Is Already Making a Difference in Medicine
According to physician-scientists at Stanford University, AI tools have already improved healthcare outcomes for some patients.
The New Pangenome Project Just Unlocked the Future of Precision Medicine
With a more inclusive reference data set, scientists and doctors will be able to more easily spot clinically relevant genetic variants for all people.
Why You Need to Know About Epigenetics
A lesser-known genetic code influences your health—and that of your kids and grandkids.
New DNA Sequencing Technology Could Fuel Precision Medicine
One major obstacle to precision medicine for all? The cost of sequencing each person’s genome. New sequencing startups could change that.
Molecular Tests May Change Cancer Screening
As the accuracy of traditional cancer screening is called into question, molecular and genetic tests promise an alternative, noninvasive form of early detection.
He Got A Rare Disease Diagnosis So He Rethought The Whole System
While working to understand not only his own rare disease but also how the broader healthcare industry develops treatments for rare diseases as a whole, Onno Faber uncovered the building blocks of his new company.
Treating Rare Diseases at Birth and Before: Dr. Phil Reilly
In his latest book, clinical geneticist and biotech entrepreneur Dr. Phil Reilly chronicles centuries of medical progress that have contributed to recent breakthroughs in rare disease medicines, diagnostics, and clinical care. He says we're just...
Molecular Signatures Are Redefining Cancer Treatment
New studies demonstrate that treating cancer based on its molecular vulnerabilities, rather than where it originated, could translate to better outcomes for patients
