Helix (genomics company)
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Genomics |
| Founded | July 15, 2015 |
| Founders | Scott Burke, Justin Kao, James Lu |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Genomic testing |
Number of employees | 150-200 |
| Website | www |
Helix is an American population genomics company.
History
[edit | edit source]Helix focuses on personal genomics and citizen science.[1][2] Helix has a marketplace that offers applications created by approved partners. Helix handles sample collection, DNA sequencing, and secure data storage and partners develop on-demand products. Helix is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area and operates a sequencing laboratory in San Diego.[3]
In 2016, Helix partnered with the National Geographic Society to sequence DNA for the Genographic Project.[4][5]
In 2018, Helix partnered with the Desert Research Institute and Renown Institute of Health Innovation in support of the Healthy Nevada project, which offers free access to genomic sequencing to 40,000 residents of northern Nevada for health research.[6][7][8]
Sequencing methodology
[edit | edit source]Helix uses NGS to sequence a proprietary assay called Exome+, a version of Exome sequencing which according to the company provides 100 times more data than was previously available.[9] Exome+ includes all 22,000 protein-coding genes as well as additional regions known to be of interest.[10] All samples are processed in Helix’s CLIA- and CAP-accredited[11] sequencing lab powered by Illumina NGS technology, using the Exome+ assay.[12]
See also
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- ^ Geno 2.0 Next Generation National Geographic. June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ Helix DNA Sequencing and Geno 2.0 Archived 2023-10-21 at the Wayback Machine Helix. January 26, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
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