UNIONDALE, NY, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ProPhase Labs Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPH), (the “Company” or “ProPhase”) a next generation biotech, genomics and consumer products company, today announced that it has received an extension of 180 calendar days (the "Extension Notice") from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") to regain compliance with the Nasdaq's minimum $1.00 bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the "Bid Price Requirement"), following ...

GeneDx (WGS) 2025 Conference June 04, 2025 09:55 AM ET Speaker0 Good. Good morning. I'm Tycho Peterson from the Life Science Tools Diagnostics team. It's my pleasure to introduce our next company this morning, GeneDx. Before we jump into Q and A, going turn it over to Katherine to introduce some media. Speaker1 Wonderful. Well, thank you so much, Tycho. Thank you to the entire Jefferies team. Coming out of another busy ASCO news cycle, I'm happy to turn everyone's attention to another really important area ...

Core Insights - ProPhase Labs is undergoing significant operational transformations aimed at reducing overhead and aligning resources with high-value opportunities, particularly in the biotech and genomics sectors [5][17] - The company anticipates multiple liquidity events in the coming months, including the potential sale of its subsidiary Nebula Genomics and recovery of insurance payments through Crown Medical Collections [7][10][11] Financial Performance - For Q1 2025, ProPhase reported net revenue of $1.4 million, a decrease from $2.4 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to a $1.0 million drop in consumer products revenue [20] - The cost of revenues for Q1 2025 was $0.9 million, leading to a gross margin profit of $0.5 million, compared to a gross margin loss of $0.1 million in Q1 2024 [21][22] - General and administrative expenses decreased to $4.1 million in Q1 2025 from $7.3 million in Q1 2024, reflecting cost-cutting measures [23] - The net loss from continuing operations for Q1 2025 was $4.7 million, or $(0.13) per share, an improvement from a loss of $5.5 million, or $(0.32) per share, in Q1 2024 [25] Strategic Developments - The company completed the divestiture of its Pharmaloz manufacturing operations for approximately $23 million, saving over $2 million annually [4] - ProPhase is pursuing strategic alternatives for Nebula Genomics, which has a unique 16-petabyte DNA dataset, and expects to receive letters of intent from potential acquirers soon [7][8] - The BE-Smart Esophageal Cancer Test has been submitted for peer review, with commercialization expected later this year, following a favorable ruling on laboratory-developed tests [12][14][16] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of March 31, 2025, ProPhase had cash and cash equivalents of $88,000, down from $678,000 at the end of 2024, primarily due to cash used in operating activities [26] - The company is optimistic about generating significant cash flow from Crown Medical Collections, which estimates a recovery of approximately $50 million in insurance payments [10][11] Market Position and Future Outlook - ProPhase Labs aims to position itself as a leader in precision diagnostics, particularly in gastroenterology, with its proprietary BE-Smart platform [16] - The company is focused on unlocking value through strategic asset development and disciplined execution, with several major milestones anticipated in the near future [17]

Core Viewpoint - PacBio has entered a strategic collaboration with Chulalongkorn University to implement its HiFi whole genome sequencing technology in newborn screening, marking a significant advancement in genomic research and public health in the Asia Pacific region [1][4]. Company Summary - The collaboration represents the first population-scale deployment of PacBio's HiFi technology in the Asia Pacific, aimed at improving the identification of rare, treatable conditions in newborns [1][4]. - PacBio's HiFi WGS technology offers a more comprehensive view of the genome, capturing genetic variants that traditional methods may miss, thus enhancing early diagnosis and intervention capabilities [8][10]. - The company currently has a market capitalization of $336.1 million and anticipates earnings growth of 13.1% in 2025 [5]. Industry Summary - The global whole genome sequencing market is projected to reach $2.12 billion in 2024, with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.17% from 2025 to 2030, driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for personalized medicine [11][12]. - The collaboration positions Thailand as a leader in precision medicine within the Asia Pacific, potentially catalyzing similar initiatives in other countries and expanding PacBio's market presence [10].

Core Insights - PacBio and Chulalongkorn University have announced a strategic collaboration to implement PacBio's HiFi whole genome sequencing (WGS) in a newborn screening research program, marking the first initiative of its kind in the Asia Pacific region [1][2] - The collaboration aims to enhance the identification of rare and treatable conditions in newborns through comprehensive genomic data, positioning Thailand as a leader in precision medicine [1][3] Company Overview - PacBio is a leading provider of high-quality sequencing platforms, focusing on advanced sequencing solutions that address complex genetic problems across various research applications, including human germline sequencing and oncology [4] - The company's HiFi long-read sequencing technology is designed to generate highly accurate and complete genomic data, enabling the detection of a wider range of genetic variants [2][4] Industry Context - Traditional newborn screening programs have been limited to targeted panels, but advances in genome sequencing allow for a broader approach that can identify conditions from birth [2] - The collaboration reflects a growing trend in the Asia Pacific region towards integrating whole genome sequencing into national healthcare strategies, particularly in newborn screening [3]