Tag: genomic sequencing


  • Genomic Sequencing in Newborns Could Detect Hundreds of Diseases Early

    Genomic Sequencing in Newborns Could Detect Hundreds of Diseases Early

    Newborn Genomic Sequencing: A Leap Toward Early Disease Detection Australian scientists and clinicians are advocating for a new horizon in infant health: adding genomic sequencing to newborn screening to assess vulnerability to hundreds of diseases. The proposal centers on sequencing an infant’s DNA shortly after birth to identify genetic variants that could signal elevated risk…

  • Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening: Early Detection for Hundreds of Diseases

    Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening: Early Detection for Hundreds of Diseases

    Understanding the Proposal: Genomic Sequencing for Newborns Australian scientists and doctors are proposing a bold expansion of newborn screening: add genomic sequencing to the standard tests given to all newborns. The goal is to identify a person’s vulnerability to hundreds of diseases soon after birth, enabling preventive care, timely interventions, and more personalized health trajectories…

  • Single-Chromosome Sequencing in Human Cancers: Key Genes and Insights

    Single-Chromosome Sequencing in Human Cancers: Key Genes and Insights

    Introduction: A focused lens on cancer genomics The field of cancer genetics is rapidly evolving, with researchers seeking methods that offer high-resolution insights while managing complexity. Single-chromosome sequencing represents a focused approach that targets individual chromosomes to reveal mutations, structural variations, and regulatory changes that drive tumor behavior. This review by Brian Tait, Chief Scientific…