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Age-Adjusted Whole Genome Sequencing Telomere Length in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Enhancing Diagnostic and Prognostic Precision

By MedXY 10/11/2026

Age-adjusted WGS-estimated telomere length improves identification of pathologically short telomeres and detection of telomere-related variants in IPF, associating with survival outcomes but offering limited survival prediction beyond clinical variables.

Infectious Diseases news Public Health

Whole-Genome Sequencing Suggests Casual Community Contact Drives Much of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Transmission in Durban

By MedXY 05/09/2026

A molecular epidemiology study in Durban found that casual community contact, not only household or named contacts, accounted for a substantial share of drug-resistant tuberculosis transmission.

news Ophthalmology Pediatrics

Whole Genome Sequencing Outperforms Gene Panels in Diagnosing Congenital Cataracts

By MedXY 04/23/2026

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) increases diagnostic yield by 10% compared to gene panels in congenital cataracts, aiding in prognosis, reproductive counseling, and management.