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ALS research: Genetics, testing, and trial readiness

The 34th International Symposium on ALS/MND arrived at a moment of real momentum in ALS research. The field has seen a significant expansion in genetic understa...
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Engaging patients in precision medicine: Best practices for researchers

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, precision medicine trials stand out as a beacon of personalised treatment, tailored to the unique genetic and envi...
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Precision medicine cost: What drives value in trials

As precision medicine advances from concept to clinical practice, its economic implications are becoming a central question for sponsors, health systems, and po...
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Webinar recap: Bridging genomics and precision medicine

This webinar, hosted by Sano CEO Dr. Patrick Short and featuring David Ochoa, Platform Coordinator at Open Targets, explores the significance of human genetics ...
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Genetic counseling in precision medicine: Why it matters

As precision medicine trials increasingly depend on genetic eligibility criteria, the process of testing, interpreting results, and guiding patients through the...
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Genetic testing in precision medicine trials

Genetic testing has become a defining capability in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development. By revealing the specific genetic variants that influence dise...
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Digital twins in healthcare: Precision medicine at scale

Digital twins are virtual models designed to accurately reflect a physical object or system. The concept comes from engineering and has been applied to complex ...
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The genetic crystal ball: How polygenic risk scores predict disease risk and guide drug discovery

While lifestyle choices and environment can impact risk, genes are often what most affect how likely a person is to develop a disease. People commonly have diff...
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CRISPR gene editing: Promise, risks, and regulation

CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and CRISPR-associated (Cas) proteins were first characterized as part of bacterial immune def...
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Pharmacogenomics testing: Safer dosing and reduced ADR risk

Pharmacogenomics, also known as pharmacogenetics, is a field of research dedicated to investigating how an individual's genetic makeup influences their response...
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