MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, and EMQN CIC (EMQN), a global supplier of laboratory external quality assessment (“EQA”) schemes for human genomic testing, announce the go-live of a program to support rapid and accurate identification of patients who carry gene-variants associated with faster and slower than normal metabolism of the wide ...

Core Insights - Myriad Genetics, Inc. (MYGN) has demonstrated the superiority of its GeneSight Psychotropic test over treatment-as-usual (TAU) for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who have experienced treatment failure, as evidenced by a recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology [1][9] Company Summary - The GeneSight Psychotropic test analyzes 64 medications commonly prescribed for depression, anxiety, ADHD, and other psychiatric conditions, helping clinicians understand how a patient's genetics may affect their response to these medications [6] - The recent meta-analysis included six prospective, controlled trials with a total of 3,532 unique adults with MDD, showing that patients using the GeneSight test were 41% more likely to achieve remission and 30% more likely to respond compared to those receiving TAU [7][8][9] - Myriad Genetics has a market capitalization of $631.8 million and a long-term EPS growth rate of 33.1%, significantly higher than the industry average of 21.1% [5] Industry Summary - The mental health tester market is projected to reach $5.10 billion by 2033, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 8.6% from 2026 to 2033, driven by increasing awareness of mental health issues and demand for effective assessment methods [10]

Core Insights - Quest Diagnostics has launched an advanced pharmacogenomic (PGx) laboratory test service to help healthcare providers understand patients' genetic responses to drug therapies, aiming to optimize medication selection and dosing across various medical specialties [1][2][3] Group 1: Service Overview - The PGx offering includes testing for 17 genes and 4 HLA alleles, which are associated with drug responses, and is informed by expert groups such as the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) and the FDA [2][5] - The service provides a comprehensive report that includes genotype and predicted phenotypic response, along with medication guidance through a personalized report powered by Coriell Life Sciences [3][4] Group 2: Clinical Implications - The PGx testing aims to reduce trial-and-error in prescribing, potentially preventing therapeutic failures and adverse drug interactions (ADIs), which are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality [2][5] - By leveraging genetic insights, the service supports safer and more effective prescribing decisions tailored to individual genetic profiles [5] Group 3: Accessibility and Collaboration - Patients can access the testing through Quest's 2,000 patient service centers or via home collection services, enhancing convenience for patients [4] - The collaboration between InformedDNA and Coriell Life Sciences aims to translate complex genetic data into actionable insights for healthcare providers, promoting individualized care [4][6] Group 4: Company Background - Quest Diagnostics serves a significant portion of the U.S. population, providing diagnostic insights that empower healthcare decisions and improve health outcomes [8] - The acquisition of Coriell Life Sciences by InformedDNA enhances the capabilities in pharmacogenomics, aiming to optimize clinical decisions and reduce healthcare costs [6][7]

Results published in the Journal of Clinical PsychopharmacologySALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced the publication of a new meta-analysis of six prospective controlled studies1 that included 3,532 adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). The meta-analysis showed that when GeneSight® Psychotropic test results were available to treating clinicians, there were significant i ...

Core Insights - New pharmacogenomic data on the impact of the UNC13A genotype on treatment response in ALS patients treated with NurOwn® will be presented at the ISCT 2025 Annual Meeting [1][2] - The findings are significant as they may help predict treatment responses based on genetic factors, advancing personalized medicine for ALS [2][3] Company Overview - BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. is a leading developer of autologous adult stem cell therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, with its proprietary NurOwn® platform utilizing mesenchymal stem cells to produce neurotrophic factor-secreting cells [4][5] - NurOwn® has received Orphan Drug designation from both the FDA and EMA, and a Phase 3 trial in ALS has been completed, with a confirmatory Phase 3b trial set to launch under a Special Protocol Assessment agreement with the FDA [5][6] Clinical Development - The upcoming Phase 3b trial aims to build on existing clinical data and demonstrate NurOwn's potential in early ALS, with positive communication ongoing with the FDA [3][5] - The recent findings provide insights into treatment effects in patient subpopulations and represent a first-of-its-kind pharmacogenomic analysis in ALS, focusing on how genetic differences affect therapy response [3][6] Presentation Details - The oral presentation titled "Debamestrocel Effect on Clinical and Biomarker Endpoints by UNC13A Genotype in Phase 3 ALS Trial" will take place on May 8, 2025, at the ISCT meeting in New Orleans [3]