genetic testing
Nucleus Genomics announces $3.5M seed round for a fresh take on genetic tests
When COVID-19 closed down most of society in 2020, Kian Sadeghi, like many of his then-classmates at the University of Pennsylvania, found himself holed up in his bedroom. He prefers it that way. Du
Oova raises $1.2M to develop a better at-home kit for detecting a woman’s best time to conceive
Oova officially launched its Oova Kit that includes an at-home test that quantitatively measures two hormones, informing a woman — and her doctor — of her fertile days and confirming ovulation.
Sano Genetics, a startup helping with Long COVID research, raises £2.5M in seed funding
Sano Genetics, a startup with a broad mission to support personalised medicine research by increasing participation in clinical trials, has raised £2.5 million in seed funding. The round is led by Ep
23andMe raises $82.5 million in new funding
DNA testing technology company 23andMe has raised just shy of $82.5 million in new funding, from an offering of $85 million in total equity shares, according to a new SEC filing. The funding, confirme
California senator proposes tighter regulations on direct-to-consumer genetics testing companies
A state senator in California is introducing legislation designed to provide more oversight over direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies. The new regulations, introduced by Santa Ana’s Demo
Ancestry lays off 6% of staff as consumer genetic testing market continues to decline
Excitement in the consumer genetic testing market continues to show signs of slowing down. In the past two weeks, layoffs have hit two of the biggest consumer genetic testing services — 23andme and
23andMe co-founder’s new startup, Precise.ly, brings genomics to India through Narayana partnership
Precise.ly, the new genomics startup launched by 23andMe co-founder Linda Avey and Aneil Mallavarapu, is taking its spin on direct to consumer personalized genomics to India through a partnership with
Verily, Alphabet’s other money-making, non-Google business, partners with Color on genetic analysis
Color, the genetics testing company, is partnering with Alphabet’s health technology-focused subsidiary, Verily Life Sciences, to provide to the company’s Baseline Health Study participant
Justice Department has issued draft rules on using consumer genetic data in investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a preliminary set of guidelines for how law enforcement agencies can use in their investigations genetic information from consumer DNA analysis services. “P
Probably Genetic helps families identify genetic conditions early with AI and DNA tests
Probably Genetic hopes to provide families of children on the autism spectrum with more complete diagnoses.
With 35 different in-home health diagnostic tests now on offer, EverlyWell raises $50 million to expand
Venture capitalists are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into healthcare startups pitching lower-cost alternatives to traditional services, and one of their primary targets is diagnostics. As i
Helix holds first close on a planned $200 million investment in its genetic services marketplace
Welcome to the future… where startups are willing to customize everything from a diet regimen to a workout plan, or family planning to personal fashion based on an individual’s genetic c
Genetic testing startup Prenetics gets $40M from investors, including Alibaba’s Hong Kong fund
Prenetics, a genetic testing startup, plans to expand into more Asian countries after raising a $40 million Series B led by Beyond Ventures and Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund.
23andMe’s second act sits squarely in drug research and development
The company first began making moves early in 2015, forging a partnership with Pfizer to conduct a bit of drug research using 23andMe’s genetic data. The pact was formed in the midst of orders f
Color Genomics goes beyond cancer with a test for heart health
Cancer and heart disease are the two leading causes of death in the United States. So far, Color Genomics has been focused on testing for mutations leading to a higher risk of certain cancers. But, to
Genoox raises $6M to make genetic data analysis more accessible for clinics
Genoox, a startup that wants to make it easier for medical professionals to use genomic data in patient care, has raised $6 million in funding. The capital includes a seed round from Inimiti Capital P
23andMe is finally allowed to tell you if you have the genes for Parkinson’s
The Food and Drug Administration finally gave 23andMe a long sought-after green light today to sell to consumers genetic tests and their accompanying health risk reports for up to 10 diseases, includi
23andMe’s Anne Wojcicki has a plan to include better genetic data from people of color
One of the first consumer genetic testing companies, 23andMe says it aims to be at the forefront in gathering genetically diverse data throughout the world. The company just launched a standalone $99
Citizen scientists, you can now DIY your own DNA analysis with Bento Lab
Want to know if you have the “athlete gene” or if you’re actually related to the weirdos who claim you as a family member? Get your collection tubes ready, citizen scientists, Bento
FDA Clears 23andMe For Health and Carrier Status Testing
Things are looking up for 23andMe. Right off a fresh $115 million cash infusion, the Food and Drug Administration is giving the direct-to-consumer DNA company the green light to include health and c