The latest from Helix

Unlocking Precision Care at Population Scale in South Carolina

In recent years, genomics has become more than simply sequencing DNA after a diagnosis to learn more about a condition. It is now being utilized as an invaluable tool for making informed, proactive care decisions. In March, Caroline Brown, MBA, Chief Strategy & External Affairs Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and  … Read more


On DNA Day, Honoring the Pioneers who Laid the Foundation for Population Genomics

Today, on DNA Day, we celebrate the birth and growth of the genetics field. In 1953, James Watson, Francis Crick, and Rosalind Franklin discovered the DNA’s double helix structure; 50 years later, the first human genome was sequenced in 2003. These groundbreaking achievements cracked open the field of genomics, making the rich data held within  … Read more


Large-Scale Pharmacogenomic

Impact of Large-Scale Pharmacogenomic Testing On Adverse Events

Pharmacogenomics (PGx) continues to be an invaluable tool, critical to optimizing patient care and driving the field of precision medicine. By learning how an individual’s genes impact their health, physicians can make better-informed decisions on care. Several studies have highlighted the benefits of knowing gene variants — thus helping to determine who is and is  … Read more


What is Sequence Once, Query Often?

What is Sequence Once, Query Often™?

The genetics you inherit is the only data set in healthcare that doesn’t change over time, which is why, if you generate high enough quality sequencing data you should be able to use that data again and again both in the care of the patient and for research purposes. Because of this, we deploy a  … Read more


Doctor and patient discussing primary care

The Evolution of Primary Care: Where Does Genomic Screening Fit In?

Primary care was first introduced to the healthcare ecosystem in the early 1960s, and even in its early days, the term had many different definitions and could be applied to many categories of healthcare including the care provided by certain types of clinicians such as nurses, physicians, nurse practitioners, a set of activities or services  … Read more


Viral Surveillance Insights

Top Viral Surveillance Insights: COVID cases have peaked

COVID and flu cases appear to have officially peaked in the US. Our top takeaways for the week: COVID cases, hospitalizations and wastewater levels are all trending down. While XBB.1.5 is still growing fairly rapidly (in the west now, along with the northeast and south), it is not translating into an overall increase in cases.  … Read more


Viral Surveillance Insights

Top Viral Surveillance Insights: XBB.1.5 is the new variant on the block

COVID hospitalizations and cases continue to rise in the US. Our top takeaways for the week: COVID cases are up in most age groups, and highest in the Northeast and South. Cases are up the most dramatically in most adult populations (over 18) and we are also seeing an increase in co-infections with other endemic  … Read more


Year in review

Helix’s 2022 Highlights

As we close the book on 2022, the Helix team was busier than ever in pursuit of our mission to empower every person to improve their life through DNA. Some key highlights: New health system partners: We were excited to share the news of three new health system partnerships this year. In March, we announced  … Read more


Viral Surveillance Insights

Top Viral Surveillance Insights: BQ.1 dominates in the US

As predicted, COVID and flu cases are officially on the rise in line with the winter season. Here are our top takeaways for the week: COVID cases are up 55% over the last 2 weeks (as are hospitalizations and deaths), with the BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 variants officially dominating. The two variants make up >50% of  … Read more


Population Health

An Interview with Anthony Aquilina, DO, MBA, EVP & Chief Physician Executive, WellSpan Health

As the Chief Physician Executive of WellSpan Health, Dr. Anthony Aquilina sees meaningful benefits of getting genetic insights into the hands of the providers. WellSpan Health and Helix recently announced a new partnership to create a comprehensive population-scale genetic screening program for Pennsylvanians. We sat down to chat with Dr. Aquilina about the value he  … Read more


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