genomics Archives

In Depth 25 Apr 2025

The past, present, and future of genome sequencing

Genome sequencing is the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome, a step-by-step decoding of all the genetic instructions. In humans, that means reading around 3 billion base pairs to reveal everything from disease risk and drug response to ancestry and evolution. For many years, genome sequencing was largely limited to […]

April 25, 2025 - 10 minutesmins - By Jules Adam

News and Trends 10 Mar 2025

23andMe: the collapse of a genomics giant

23andMe was once worth $6 billion and is now a penny stock. Layoffs, data breaches, and mass resignations plagued the genomics giant. How did it all unfold?

March 10, 2025 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Podcast 7 Feb 2025

Targeting the dark genome to develop new therapies to fight obesity

This week, our podcast guest is Samir Ounzain, CEO of Haya Therapeutics. Ounzain was one of the first researchers to publish on lncRNA, also known as the ‘dark genome.’

February 7, 2025

Best in Biotech 30 Jan 2025

Seven genome sequencing companies to look out for

There are a number of genomics startups that have sprouted up to strengthen their sequencing technologies to aid in disease prevention and treatment.

January 30, 2025 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 30 Dec 2024

Six biotech companies leading the way in India

Discover six of the top biotech companies in India, which is currently brimming with biotechs and a young, skilled workforce.

December 30, 2024 - 8 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville

Podcast 20 Sep 2024

Estonia’s biobank: Is this the first large-scale personalized medicine initiative?

Estonia is working on becoming the first country to implement personalized health at scale through the Estonian National Biobank.

September 20, 2024

In Depth 29 Sep 2023

Illumina: DNA giant in troubled waters

A botched acquisition deal and unrest among company investors amid plummeting stocks have plagued Illumina, which was once part of the biotech big leagues that dominated the field of gene sequencing. Now, in fear of losing its ground to other players in the space, it has received a European Commission order to divest Grail, and […]

September 29, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Opinion 20 Sep 2023

The next frontier in genomic technologies for rare diseases

By Neil Ward, VP and General Manager at PacBio EMEA It’s been 40 years since the passage of the Orphan Drug Act, which catalyzed the development of hundreds of therapies for rare diseases, with more than half approved in the last decade. More recently in 2022, the U.K. government launched a Rare Diseases Action Plan […]

September 20, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 12 May 2023

5 highlights at first Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo

Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo – taking place on May 23 and 24 2023 at ExCeL London – has announced its top 5 highlights for this year’s inaugural conference. The event, which is being run in partnership with Genomics England, will explore the latest advancements and developments in genome sequencing and genomic testing, and the […]

May 12, 2023 - 4 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

genetic sequencing DNA Human Genome Project HGP

Opinion 14 Apr 2023

20 years ago today: how genetic sequencing is changing lives since the Human Genome Project

By Dr. Radoje Drmanac, CSO of MGI and Complete Genomics Today marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the first human genome sequence, which was mapped out on April 14, 2003. Initially a targeted effort to understand the impact of radiation on human beings, the Human Genome Project (HGP) set in motion countless advancements […]

April 14, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor

News and Trends 2 Mar 2023

Genomic medicine company Chroma raises $135M

Chroma Medicine, Inc., a genomic medicine company advancing single-dose epigenetic editing therapeutics, has completed a $135 million Series B financing. The funding was led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from additional new investors ARCH Venture Partners, DCVC Bio, Mubadala Capital, Sixth Street, and all existing investors, including Alexandria Venture Investments, Atlas Venture, Casdin Capital, […]

March 2, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Jim Cornall

In Depth 1 Feb 2023

Expanding the world of biomarkers with proteogenomics

By Michael Pisano, executive vice president, proteomics, Discovery Life Sciences In oncology, characterizing genetic markers is a powerful tool, but it only tells part of the story. A burgeoning field called proteogenomics is helping uncover downstream biomarkers that represent the functional changes resulting from gene expression that will launch research and development of new, targeted […]

February 1, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By External Contributor

Knowledge hub

Categories

Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

Top biotech deals of February 2025

Approaches

Therapeutic areas

Grab your free report on 3D organoids and explore their future potential

These 7 biotechs are shaping the next generation of endometriosis care

R&D

BD

World biotech leaders

Connect with decision-makers and researchers worldwide for collaborative opportunities

Company

Join Us

Subscribe to our newsletter

Advertise with us

Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

Top biotech deals of February 2025

Grab your free report on 3D organoids and explore their future potential

These 7 biotechs are shaping the next generation of endometriosis care

Connect with decision-makers and researchers worldwide for collaborative opportunities

Subscribe to our newsletter

Advertise with us

genomics

The past, present, and future of genome sequencing

23andMe: the collapse of a genomics giant

Targeting the dark genome to develop new therapies to fight obesity

Seven genome sequencing companies to look out for

Six biotech companies leading the way in India

Estonia’s biobank: Is this the first large-scale personalized medicine initiative?

Illumina: DNA giant in troubled waters

The next frontier in genomic technologies for rare diseases

5 highlights at first Genomics and Precision Medicine Expo

20 years ago today: how genetic sequencing is changing lives since the Human Genome Project

Genomic medicine company Chroma raises $135M

Expanding the world of biomarkers with proteogenomics

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest biotech news!

Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

Top biotech deals of February 2025

Grab your free report on 3D organoids and explore their future potential

These 7 biotechs are shaping the next generation of endometriosis care

Connect with decision-makers and researchers worldwide for collaborative opportunities

Subscribe to our newsletter

Advertise with us

Catalonia: A biotech hub going from strength to strength, with Barcelona at its core

Top biotech deals of February 2025

Grab your free report on 3D organoids and explore their future potential

These 7 biotechs are shaping the next generation of endometriosis care

Connect with decision-makers and researchers worldwide for collaborative opportunities

Subscribe to our newsletter

Advertise with us

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest biotech news directly to your inbox!

Newsletter Signup - Footer

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest biotech news!