genetic testing

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23andMe goes public using Richard Branson’s blank cheque com...

DNA testing company 23andMe has signed a deal to merge with a ‘blank cheque’ company set up by Virgin billionaire Sir Richard Branson as a shortcut to a public listing.

Views & Analysis

Genetic testing hopes to speed up drug development in rare e...

When it comes to fighting rare diseases, the biggest barrier to overcome is often the lack of knowledge around the condition.

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Genetic test can predict efficacy of chemotherapy in breast ...

Researchers have found that a genetic test can successfully predict whether chemotherapy would be beneficial for patients with the most common type of breast cancer – oestrogen-receptor pos

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FDA approves consumer colorectal cancer test

The FDA will allow consumer DNA testing company 23andMe to give customers reports on their risk of hereditary colorectal cancer.

R&D

GSK signs $300m R&D deal with 23andMe

GlaxoSmithKline signed a $300 million research and development deal with mail gene profiling company 23andMe, gaining access to four million customers DNA information.

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