Rostock International Parkinson's Disease (ROPAD) Study demonstrates a significant link between the RAB32 gene variant and Parkinson's disease, further supporting recent findings Data from over subcohort of 3,350 patients shows that the RAB32 mutation is over 100 times more prevalent in Parkinson's patients than in the general population CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROSTOCK, Germany and BERLIN, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centogene N.V., the essential life science partner for data-driven answers in rare and ...

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co., (Nasdaq: ME), a leading human genetics and preventive health company, today released a new report on the genetics of emotional eating for 23andMe+ Premium members, informing them if they are at a higher likelihood of frequent emotional eating. Emotional eating occurs when an individual frequently eats to cope with difficult feelings1. It often involves eating high-calorie, unhealthy foods, despite not feeling physically hungry, and c ...

BURLINGTON, Mass., Sept. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fractyl Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GUTS) (the "Company"), a metabolic therapeutics company focused on pioneering new approaches that treat root causes of obesity and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)), today announced that Harith Rajagopalan, M.D., Ph.D., Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fractyl Health, will participate in a fireside chat at Chardan's 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. To register in advance fo ...

WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyne Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYN), a clinical-stage muscle disease company focused on advancing innovative life-transforming therapeutics for people living with genetically driven diseases, today announced that management is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at Chardan's 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference being held in New York on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. ET. A live webcast will be available in the Investors & Media section ...

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX:GTG; NASDAQ:GENE, "Company", "GTG", or "Genetic Technologies"), a global leader in guidelinedriven genomics-based tests in health, wellness and serious diseases, is pleased to invite investors to a webinar on October 2, 2024, at 4:15 p.m. ET. The exclusive event, hosted by RedChip Companies, will feature Genetic Technologies' senior leadership who will share insight into the Company's portfolio of genomics-based tests ...

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Passage Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PASG), a clinical stage genetic medicines company focused on improving the lives of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, today announced that Will Chou, M.D., president and chief executive officer, will present at Chardan's 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the event will be available on the Investors & Media section of Passage Bio's website at investors.passa ...

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metagenomi, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGX), a precision genetic medicines company committed to developing curative therapeutics for patients using its proprietary gene editing toolbox, today announced that company management will participate in the following events at Chardan's 8th Annual Genetic Medicines Conference: Fireside chat on Monday, September 30, 2024, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET with Brian Thomas, CEO and Founder, Dr. Sarah Noonberg, CMO, and Alan Brooks, SVP P ...

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; NASDAQ: GENE, "Company", "GENE"), a global leader in genomics-based tests in health, wellness and serious disease, is pleased to announce the Company has negotiated a partnership agreement with Chicagobased CancerIQ. CancerIQ enables Healthcare Institutions and Clinics to support cancer prevention programs by supporting and simplifying the identification of high-risk patients. Over the past few years, CancerIQ h ...

BofA Securities has upgraded Fulcrum Therapeutics FULC ahead of the company's phase 3 losmapimod readout, expected by the end of October for Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). FSHD is a rare genetic muscle disease affecting a child's facial muscles, shoulders, upper arms, and lower legs. These muscles weaken and shrink (atrophy). The analyst notes that although a previous pivotal study failed using the DUX4 expression endpoint, the company conducted a post-hoc analysis and designed a new study w ...

Initial data from largest international Parkinson's disease patient cohort shows approximately 90% of these genetically confirmed patients had variants in the LRRK2 or GBA1 genes, making these individuals potential candidates to be included in gene-targeted trials The Rostock International Parkinson's Disease (ROPAD) Study aims to characterize the genetics of Parkinson's disease (PD) to establish a better understanding of disease progression, diagnosis, and treatment for patients CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and ROSTOC ...