Genomics

The latest developments in genomics, tracking policy changes and industry innovations driving today's healthcare conversation.

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Tech

The promises and perils of widespread full genome sequencing

The president-elect of the National Society of Genetic Counselors discusses clinical insights, privacy, and access.

Caroline Catherman
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Tech

Rounding up our favorite reporting from 2025

Here are the stories we enjoyed writing the most this year.

Nicole Ortiz
A researcher performs a CRISPR/Cas9 process at the Max-Delbrueck-Centre for Molecular Medicine in 2018.
Tech

CRISPR’s new era: Hope, hype, and hard truths

It’s cutting-edge medicine—literally.

Caroline Catherman
Human Genome Project
Tech

How the Human Genome Project shaped modern medicine

The massive feat is widely considered to be one of the most important scientific advances in recent history.

Maia Anderson
23andMe corporate office
Tech

23andMe files for bankruptcy, parts ways with CEO

23andMe’s latest revelation: It’s genetically predisposed to bankruptcy.

Caroline Catherman
HCB Profile series featuring Katherine Stueland
Tech

GeneDx pushes for faster rare disease diagnosis

Genomic testing could diagnose rare diseases within weeks, but misconceptions are slowing progress, GeneDx CEO says.

Caroline Catherman
A woman in a striped shirt clutches her side.
Tech

USC researchers develop blood test to screen for early-stage ovarian cancer

The test can help determine if a pelvic mass is benign or cancerous prior to surgery.

Kristine White

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