Why Rare Diseases Need Long Reads
August 3, 2026
By Jessica Allerton
Long-read genome sequencing could replace multiple genetic tests with a single comprehensive assay
4 min read
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Genetics and epigenetics
Can AI Shorten the Rare Disease Odyssey?
July 31, 2026
Emerging tools are helping identify disease-causing variants and supporting genomic and pathology-based diagnosis
2 min read
Why Ancestry Matters in Parkinson's Testing
July 30, 2026
Global genetic study of Parkinson's disease highlights important gaps in ancestry representation and diagnostic interpretation
2 min read
Hereditary Variant Drives Deadly Prostate Cancer
July 23, 2026
Researchers find rare germline CDK12 variants in patients with aggressive prostate cancer, with implications for molecular diagnostics
3 min read
AI Takes Aim at Genome Assembly
June 23, 2026
Error-corrected long reads helped researchers assemble chromosomes with greater continuity and accuracy
2 min read
cfDNA’s Big Moment Has Arrived
June 22, 2026
By Jessica Allerton
Experts explore the promise, pitfalls, and future of cfDNA testing in modern laboratory medicine
4 min read
ASCO 2026: A New Way to Track HPV Cancer
June 18, 2026
By Jessica Allerton
A head-to-head comparison of ctDNA and ctHPV DNA reveals complementary insights into treatment response and recurrence risk
2 min read
A Microbial Time Capsule in Dental Plaque
June 17, 2026
Ancient microbiome analysis uncovered regional variation and evolutionary changes in oral microorganisms
2 min read
Can Omics Improve Parasite Surveillance?
June 11, 2026
By Jessica Allerton
Shotgun sequencing may support parasite detection, surveillance, and transmission analysis
2 min read
New PCR Test Targets Hidden Bacteremia
June 8, 2026
Researchers evaluate a host-response-focused diagnostic approach for detecting bloodstream infections using small blood volumes
2 min read
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