I recently had the opportunity to visit our new sister company, Novosanis+ in Antwerp, Belgium, to talk about urine as a sample type. Novosanis is dedicated to solving urine sampling challenges through its product Colli-Pee™ - an award-winning device designed to efficiently and hygienically capture first-void urine (the first 20ml of a urine sample).
I spoke with CEO and co-founder, Vanessa Vankerckhoven. You may also listen to our full interview on our podcast: Molecules, Microbes and Multiomics.
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The past decade of genetic advancements has proven DNA from saliva is reliable and effective for both research and diagnostics applications. The benefits of collecting DNA from saliva are clear:
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Genetic epidemiology, the study of how genetics contribute to health and disease in families and populations, seeks to derive a statistical analysis of how genetics works in large groups. It therefore requires enough DNA samples from a given population to reduce the effect of outliers and ultimately, determine objective truths.
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Phase I: DNA sample Collection
The Ebola virus disease (EVD), formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness in humans. The average EVD case fatality rate is around 50%, however rates have varied from 25% to 90% in past outbreaks. The 2014–2016 outbreak in West Africa was the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak in history, spanning Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. The World Health Organization released a situation report in June 2016 that confirmed more than 28, 000 cases had been identified or suspected in these areas resulting in more than 11, 000 deaths.[1]
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Personalized medicine, also referred to as genomic medicine or precision medicine, is defined by the National Human Genome Research Institute is an approach to healthcare that emphasizes the role an “individual’s genetic profile has in guiding decisions on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.”
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated in 2012 that 1 in 68 children in the US have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), (1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls) [1]. The prevalence of ASD has increased significantly over the past two decades and, while this may be attributed to better diagnostics and an increased awareness, it means we simply do not know enough about the cause(s) of autism and how to best improve the lives of those people living with this condition. While there are some treatments available, such as behavioral therapy, there are no approved medications to treat the core symptoms of autism.
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Personal genomics is a branch of human genomics focused on sequencing and analyzing the unique genome of an individual to help determine optimal healthcare decisions… at least that is where it began. Today, there are companies adopting personal genomics to provide individuals with information on a range of topics from ancestry, diet, athletic training and even optimized wine selection.
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Dr. Gerardo Jimenez Sanchez is a fundamental and prominent figure in the development and expansion of human genomics in Mexico. His accomplishments are equally impressive as they are extensive:
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We often profile customers who are working on particularly interesting genetic research projects on The Genetic Link, in the hope that it will benefit other customers. Dr. Nasir Ali Afsar MBBs, M.Phil, Ph.D. from the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University in Saudi Arabia is one such researcher with a project we thought was worth sharing.
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Welcome to the final article in our 3 part series discussing whether or not saliva can replace blood for DNA collection and analysis. In part 1 and part 2 of this blog series, we examined the quality and functionality/ease of use of blood and saliva. In this final part, we look at the cost of both types of DNA samples. We hope you find this content interesting. Let us know what you think of this series by leaving a comment. Thank you in advance.
The price associated with blood collection may be perceived to be free for many institutions that have established blood collection labs/service centers; however, there are real costs to sample collection even within these environments. Phlebotomists, lab technicians, medical supplies, and shipping requirements (dry ice, containers, and overnight delivery) add to an estimated $40 per sample, not including freezer storage1. Oragene, in comparison, comes in a variety of formats with differing yield and stability capabilities which cost between 48% - 80% less. More savings are introduced as Oragene products enable at-home collection, standard shipping via regular mail at room temperature and zero refrigeration.
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