genetic tests

In-Depth: Consumer genomics furthers healthcare foothold but privacy, resource concerns persist

By Laura Lovett 05:16 pm June 15, 2018

In the last few years consumer genomics has grown in both its offerings and legitimacy. The industry that was once best known for telling clients if they were Italian or Hungarian is now securing its foothold within the healthcare space. Whether it is uniting women switched at birth 72-years prior or settling neighborly feuds, consumer genomics have caught the public’s interest. The highest...

Qualcomm funds study of bloodstream sensors, app-enabled genetic tests

By Brian Dolan 03:31 am October 4, 2012

The Qualcomm Foundation announced this week that it had awarded the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI) $3.75 million to fund clinical trials focused on wireless biosensor systems, rapid pharmacogenomic diagnostic tests, and apps and embedded sensors for tracking and predicting heart attacks, Type 1 diabetes and some types of cancer. The monies will help fund three years of research...