A genetic variant responsible for driving the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with a genetic pathway that is involved in other immune disorders, indicating that this...
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has launched the Proteomic Data Commons (PDC), a next-generation proteomic data repository that will facilitate data access, sharing, and analysis, and speed the...
High blood levels of RNA produced by the PHGDH gene, which is critical for brain development and function, could serve as a biomarker for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease, a study published...
A team from Baylor College of Medicine’s Human Genome Sequencing Center is working to advance precision medicine by determining patients’ genetic risk factors for cardiovascular...
Once people are aware of the issues surrounding genomic data sharing, collection, and security, individuals are more concerned with how their information will be used and expect to receive compensation...
Scientists at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital used a novel whole genome sequencing method to identify a gene associated with chemotherapy resistance in children with leukemia.
The...
Henry Ford Health System has received a $25 million grant to accelerate its precision medicine program, with the ultimate goal of creating a Precision Health Center.
With the donation, Henry Ford will...
Researchers from Nemours Children’s Health System have identified new genetic structural variants that could help deliver more personalized care and precision medicine to patients with...
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is launching a new Preventive Genomics Clinic that will help advance precision medicine and preventive care by leveraging genetic information.
The new clinic will...
A precision medicine service designed to understand differences in patients’ tumors could help people with pancreatic cancer live longer, according to data from the Pancreatic Cancer Action...
ONC is working to advance precision medicine research by supporting projects that improve health data standards, adopting policies that support data security and privacy, and promoting data sharing...
The FDA approved or cleared 12 personalized medicines and seven diagnostics in 2019, helping providers address the root causes of disease and further integrating precision medicine with clinical...
Genetics and community-level social determinants may interact to have a positive or negative impact on individuals’ cognitive health, a team from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) recently...
The American Heart Association (AHA) Institute for Precision Cardiovascular Medicine has awarded seven researchers a total of $2 million for three grants focused on advancing artificial intelligence,...
The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) has announced that it will establish a new precision medicine and genomics program within its Division of Intramural Research.
The new program will...
A team of scientists from Purdue University and other research institutions around the world leveraged data mining techniques to better understand trends in the gene therapy field in respect to...
Researchers conducted a large-scale genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and identified 102 genes associated with the condition, which could help clinicians better understand ASD...
Shriners Hospitals for Children is collaborating with The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) to leverage genomics and develop new treatments for pediatric patients with orthopedic conditions.
Individual...
Seventy-seven percent of Americans indicate positive feelings about human genetic research, with individuals expressing interest in what genetics can tell them about human history and heritage,...
Advancements in genomics and precision medicine have improved healthcare’s understanding of human disease, but stakeholders will need to address disparities and increase data sharing in order to...
