The instruments and consumables market, along with workflow products, are expected to expand as well, although not at the same rate. Continue reading
Report: DNA sequencing market will grow to $6.6 billion in five years
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Researchers develop gene therapy treatment for hereditary blood disorders
Both are genetic conditions and each have their own unique set of related health problems, including poor blood flow, organ damage and anemia. Continue reading
Researchers develop advanced, noninvasive molecular imaging process
Researchers have discovered a technique where nanoantennas are used in conjunction with artificial lipid membranes to witness billions of interactions between molecular structures. Continue reading
Mice could serve as proxies for patients receiving new treatments
Researchers will be able to rely on genetic patterns to hone in on the optimal care options for those who share genetic traits. Continue reading
Genetic testing spending expected to increase by five times in next decade
More than half of consumers said they were are not entirely trusting of their physicians when it comes to administering, interpreting and protecting genetic information. Continue reading
Negative side effects from drugs avoidable through personalized medicine
Merck pulled its arthritis drug Vioxx from pharmacies in 2004 following increased concerns that the drug could increase the likelihood that a user would suffer a stroke or heart attack. Continue reading
Autopsies drop to below 10 percent, leaving researchers with less data
Medical professionals performed autopsies in cases involving disease only 4 percent of the time, which is especially problematic for researchers in the personalized medicine field. Continue reading
Geneticist unexpectedly tracks own disease during personalized medicine study
He told the news source that under normal circumstances, he might not have discovered he had diabetes until years later, after the condition worsened. Continue reading
Genetic testing analysis, not sequencing, remains barrier to ideal treatments
When the the twins’ mother did additional research regarding their symptoms, the Beerys decided to have their childrens’ genomes sequenced. Continue reading
Will a genetic test ever cost as much as a standard blood test?
Experts believe that as more genetic information and health outcomes are recorded from patients, exponential improvements in personalized medicine will follow. Continue reading