Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
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NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing)
Test for chromosomal conditions such as trisomies in the fetus by assaying fetal cfDNA in the mother's blood. Because the test assays chromosomes it can also detect fetal sex.
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Bill Sanderson via the Wellcome Collection, © Wellcome Trust Ltd 1990. Depicts Laocoön and his family (from Greek and Roman mythology) entwined in coils of DNA.
Genomics sector won't be designated critical infrastructure in UK
A leaked letter between government officials has highlighted national security concerns to UK health data, yet the UK Government has decided the genomics sector will not be designated as critical national infrastructure...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Inaccurate finger-prick prenatal paternity tests sold in Canada
A Canadian DNA testing company sold prenatal paternity tests to customers knowing the results were inaccurate, an investigation revealed...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Blood test predicts increased risk of developing pre-eclampsia
A blood test taken in the first trimester of pregnancy to measure cell-free DNA methylation can help to predict the risk of preterm pre-eclampsia...
Image by Bill Sanderson via the Wellcome Collection, © Wellcome Trust Ltd 1990. Depicts Laocoön and his family (from Greek and Roman mythology) entwined in coils of DNA.
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
UK politicians call for investigation into Chinese NIPT provider
UK politicians have requested an investigation into the Chinese maker of a prenatal genetic test, citing concerns related to its use of genomic data collected in the UK...
