Veritas Genetics net another $30 million in funding
Boston-based startup Veritas Genetics emerge from Series B funding round $30 million richer, to expand operations around the world
Business
New start-up companies are constantly commercialising new technologies and services. Genomics is ripe for investment right now.
Genomics plc Appointed as Analysis Partner for Genomics England GENE Consortium
Analysis company Genomics plc appointed as Analysis Partner for the Genomics England Genomics Expert Network for Enterprises (GENE) Consortium
Biology in three dimensions
We speak to Jay Gerlach of NanoString technologies about the translational research applications of DNA, RNA, and protein
Translating and commercialising genomic research, with the Wellcome Trust
New course from the Wellcome Genome Campus aims to bridge the gap between academic innovation in genomics, and commercial success
Congenica, leading player in digital healthcare, wins OBN award
Congenica’s role in developing genomic diagnostics has been recognised by the life sciences industry in the prestigious OBN Awards.
Could Cellectis upend CRISPR patent drama?
CRISPR is covered by new patents issued to Cellectis, the company claims
How Long Are Your Telomeres?
New genetic test promises to tell you how well you are ageing based on the length of your telomeres
Theranos to shut clinical labs and lay off 340 employees
Theranos pivot from consumer-focused blood testing to bringing miniLab platform to hospitals
The trouble with medical startups
Theranos, 23andMe, and Zenefits: why are medical startups still struggling?
Join the Genomes for Breakfast ASHG Workshops
Gain insights from the world’s leading precision medicine initiatives, hear advances in predictive modeling, and how a working internet of DNA improves clinical validation
LISTEN: To make big profits, drug companies turn to monopoly shenanigans
New episode of Signal podcast calls shenanigans on the tactics that drug companies use to stay ahead in the market
Color Genomics raises $45M in series B. With a little help from Bono
Color Genomics announce investment round of $45M led by General Catalyst with participation from the U2 front man
BioNano Genomics: Revealing true genome structure with optical mapping!
Straight out of San Diego, California, comes next-generation mapping for structural variations in the genome
Atul Butte: “It’s up to you to start the company”
As founder of three different data-driven companies, Atul Butte knows a thing or two about biotech entrepreneurship
Spotlight on San Diego: Genomics Capital of the World
Festival of Genomics California is here once again, and we’ve got the inside scoop on what makes San Diego such a special place for genomics
