Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The TruPath Genome launch and Florida pediatric rare disease lab support deepen Illumina's rare disease footprint, but do not obviously change the near term focus on NovaSeq X utilization as a key catalyst or on research and China weakness as the most immediate risks. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Even in wealthy nations, such as Australia, we saw that not using genetic techniques might lead to lower estimates of species richness. The Week
• [New] As regulatory acceptance expands globally, CRISPR-based crop varieties are expected to enter commercial agriculture at a much faster pace. openpr
• [New] Merlin CP-GEP is the only gene expression profile assay prospectively validated in a large, multi-center blinded trial to assess metastatic potential and SLN positivity risk. Cision PR Newswire
• [New] Over the next five years, declining measles vaccination rates alone could cost an estimated $1.5 billion annually and generate approximately $7.8 billion in cumulative costs. / USA Alston & Bird
• [New] ViiV Healthcare's investigational capsid inhibitor VH-499, ViiV's next generation integrase inhibitor VH-184 and Gilead Sciences' pipeline integrase inhibitor GS-3242 could potentially be administered by injection just twice a year. aidsmap.com
• [New] San Francisco-based TRAC has used a proprietary AI model to generate a fresh list of early-stage startups it predicts are most likely to become unicorns, or companies valued at more than a billion dollars. Business Insider
• [New] AI generates a lot of security slop, but it also finds critical vulnerabilities that would have been opaque to humans, including 12 in OpenSSL. O'Reilly Media
• [New] In 2026 the rapid rise of generative AI (Gartner) will result in a 170% increase in software application issues as well as additional risks uniquely associated with AI (Gartner). HCLSoftware
• [New] Generally, flood hazards in Chicago are driven by intense short-duration convective storms, lake-effect precipitation, and combined sewer surcharges that overwhelm drainage capacity. Nature
• [New] The SF-AA is instrumental in characterizing any commercial or lab-modified membranes and generating a set of three parameters for each system (of membrane and salt) that can be used to predict water and salt fluxes at different feed concentrations and pressures. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Previously, competitors' chatbots were being blocked on WhatsApp, but now Meta says that for a fee it will support general purpose AI chatbots using the WhatsApp Business API in Europe for the next 12 months. The Verge
• [New] While the upcoming MTIA 400, 450, and 500 will be capable of handling all workloads, Meta says it will mainly use them for generative AI inference in the near future and into 2027. The Verge
• [New] The CEOs of General Motors and Ford are still committed to hybrids, and Ford is rolling out a smaller electric truck by 2028 that will reportedly cost $30,000. ABC News
• [New] If startups can prove that newer AI systems improve robot flexibility, learning, and deployment economics, Japan could become a major proving ground for the next generation of industrial automation. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Discussions will focus on ensuring that genomic data generation and use are scientifically robust, socially responsible, and responsive to local and global health priorities. Wellcome Connecting Science Courses and Conferences
• [New] As AMR continues to threaten health across species and ecosystems, the convergence of genomics and the One Health approach has become essential for developing effective responses. Wellcome Connecting Science Courses and Conferences
• [New] 'Invest 2035' directs substantial funding toward areas like genomics, personalised medicine, and vaccine development, ensuring the UK stays at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Oboe
• [New] If India can harness the power of CRISPR under a national policy of indigenous solutions, streamlined supply chains and equitable access, following the tenets of the National Institution for Transforming India (Niti Aayog), it has the potential to lead on healthcare globally. Chemistry World
• [New] CRISPR is one of the most disruptive technologies of this century, with a potential impact equivalent to the invention of the internet, semiconductors and AI. Chemistry World
• [New] The advancements in biomolecular and genetic analysis are very exciting, and have now opened up a new opportunity to revisit Ireland's archaeological and archaeogenetic records, which may in time reveal that Ireland's early goat history is even richer than currently understood. ScienceDaily
• [New] Next generation influenza vaccines that provide broader and longer-lasting protection than existing seasonal vaccines, could save millions of lives by 2050. Positive News
• [New] Novo Nordisk plans to advance another next-generation candidate, amycretin, for weight management into late-stage development. Nasdaq

Last updated: 15 March 2026