Using whole-genome sequencing in the diagnostics of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children
A new Swedish study shows that whole genome sequencing can detect clinically relevant genomic abnormalities in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL, and has great potential to be implemented in the diagnostic setting. The study, conducted by researchers within the GMS...
Whole genome sequencing provides important information for treating children with cancer
Results from the first 117 children to receive whole genome sequencing through the national GMS Childhood Cancer project show that in 90% of cases, genetic changes of clinical significance were found. The extensive work was carried out by more than 30 researchers and...
Genomics-based diagnostics are increasingly used in health care
In 2022, analyses of 6,700 samples with whole genome sequencing and just over 2,500 samples with whole exome sequencing were performed in clinical routine in Sweden. The majority of the analyses were performed for diagnosing patients with rare diseases. Furthermore,...
Collaboration in cloud compute solutions offers new opportunities for precision medicine
Genomic Medicine Sweden launches collaboration with Microsoft in cloud computing, AI and visualisation. The collaboration will enable the vast amount of data generated in precision medicine to be put to the best possible use for patients and research. “It is and...