23andMe launches £125 DNA testing service in the UK
The company's mail-order DNA kits provide customers with an overview of their genetic ancestry, and risk assessments for certain diseases based on genetic data.
Cambrian Genomics raises $10 million for its DNA-printing tech
The company plans to use the new funds to keep working on its DNA-printing technology, and to start development of its own incubator.
IBM Watson Group invests in Pathway Genomics to personalize consumer health
Pathway Genomics is aiming to revolutionize the health and wellness industry by leveraging the natural language processing and cognitive capabilities of Watson.
Google Genomics lets researchers store and manipulate genomic data
The platform offers storing of a whole genome sequence for $25 per year, while a million API calls to work on the data costs just $1.
Omicia’s Opal Clinical platform helps researchers interpret DNA data
The platform allows hospitals and diagnostic labs to launch genetic studies faster and interpret results more quickly and more accurately.
A company looking to bring genetic medicine to smartphone users
Previously, San Diego-based Illumina managed to drive down the cost of sequencing a human genome to $1,000, and now it's setting sight on a consumer product.