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Ghosts in the Pipeline – Haunted by Incidental Findings

Oct 14, 2025

Every October, we prepare for spooky surprises — creaky doors, eerie whispers, and shadows that move when no one’s there. But in the world of genomics, at any given time and for any given analysis, there’s another kind of haunting that can appear: the ghost in the pipeline — the…

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New in VarSeq 3.0: Location Mapped Breakend Assessment Catalogs

Oct 8, 2025

Breakends (BNDs) represent the precise genomic coordinates where DNA is rearranged in structural variants such as translocations, inversions, and complex rearrangements. Analyzing breakends in NGS analysis is important because they capture the exact “breakpoints” of structural alterations, enabling accurate identification of gene fusions, large deletions, or other events that can…

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Golden Helix to Attend ASHG 2025

Oct 2, 2025

Golden Helix is thrilled to announce our participation at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025, where we will be in attendance from October 15-18 in Boston, Massachusetts. Visit us at Booth #1155 for a look at VSWarehouse 3 and our Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) solution, enabling secure, scalable cloud deployments. Live Software Demos: Experience…

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Reporting Short Tandem Repeats in VarSeq

Sep 30, 2025

Short Tandem Repeats (STRs) are increasingly recognized as clinically important genetic variants, contributing to a wide range of rare inherited disorders. Historically, the analysis and clinical reporting of STRs have been challenging due to limitations in both sequencing technologies and interpretation frameworks. With the advent of long-read sequencing technologies and…

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September Webcast Recap: Golden Helix + Genomenon

Sep 26, 2025

Golden Helix is excited to spread the word about our partnership with Genomenon, a genomic intelligence giant! We recently presented a joint webcast featuring Dr. Nathan Fortier, Director of Research, Dr. Rana Smalling (Field Application Scientist), members of the Golden Helix team, and Denice Belandres (Senior Manager of Customer Success)…

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Integrating Genomenon Mastermind Curated Variants in VarSeq and VSClinical

Sep 23, 2025

When performing variant classification using VarSeq’s ACMG classifier, a large number of variants inevitably fall into the category of variants of uncertain significance (VUS). This is because much of the evidence required for confident classification cannot be programmatically evaluated. Take PS3, for example, the criterion for functional evidence. This criterion…

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From Rare Disease to Cancer and Neurodegeneration: Customer Publications | September 2025

Sep 18, 2025

In recent years, the adoption of advanced bioinformatics platforms has enabled clinicians and researchers to identify novel variants, characterize complex inheritance patterns, and better understand the clinical impact of genetic disorders. Below are publications from customers in September 2025, showcasing the work built upon the trusted capabilities of our VarSeq…

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Using VSPipeline to Automate Tertiary Analysis in VSWarehouse

Sep 17, 2025

In this blog post, I’ll highlight the benefits of using VSPipeline to automate tertiary analysis in VSWarehouse. Users can now run VSPipeline project creation as a standalone task or a final step in a bioinformatic workflow without writing code. Simply use one of our shipped VarSeq projects or create your…

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Introducing VSWarehouse 3 Installation Cloud Servers

Sep 15, 2025

As precision medicine advances, clinicians and diagnostic labs face an ever-increasing volume of genetic data and analytical complexity. Meeting this demand requires tools that streamline data management and automate bioinformatic workflows to deliver timely, accurate diagnoses. By bringing data management, diagnostic workflow automation, and reporting into a single platform, VSWarehouse…

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Austrian Society for Human Genetics: ÖGH 2025

Sep 11, 2025

Golden Helix is excited to announce that we are a sponsor of the 24th Annual Meeting of the Österreichische Gesellschaft für Humangenetik (ÖGH), taking place on 26 September 2025 at the Kepler Universitätsklinikum in Linz, Austria. This year’s meeting, including the ÖGH‐Tagung with a Farewell Symposium, brings together leading human…

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Webcast Recap: Secondary NGS Workflow Automation in VSWarehouse

Sep 5, 2025

Recently, Golden Helix Field Application Scientists Rana Smalling and Andrew Legan led a webcast on Secondary NGS Workflow Automation in VSWarehouse. The presentation walked through the process of turning FASTQ data into completed VarSeq projects and clinical reports with just a click of a button. During the Q&A, a few…

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VarSeq 3.0.0 to Bring a Major Overhaul to Assessment Catalogs

Sep 2, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that VarSeq 3.0.0 is right around the corner, and with it comes one of the most exciting updates yet: a complete reimagining of the Assessment Catalogs system. Whether you’re curating clinically relevant variants, tracking tumor-specific calls, or building rich catalogs of sample information, the new system…

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August 2025 Customer Publications: Applications in Cancer, Prenatal Testing & Rare Disease

Aug 26, 2025

At Golden Helix, we get to see firsthand how our software enables groundbreaking research around the world. Our tools are central to real-world discoveries, from cancer studies and prenatal diagnostics to uncovering new genetic links in rare diseases. These publications from August 2025 showcase how VarSeq and VSPipeline are helping…

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Upcoming in Assessment Catalogs: Easy Search and Retrieval of Classified Variants in VarSeq 3.0

Aug 25, 2025

Variant interpretation is an iterative process, and over time, labs can accumulate a large collection of reviewed variants. Managing these interpretations efficiently is critical for saving time, reducing redundancy, and maintaining consistency across projects. VarSeq assessment catalogs serve as a central repository for storing variant classifications, interpretations, and supporting details.…

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The Golden Helix Team is Growing: Introducing Our Newest Team Members

Aug 21, 2025

Golden Helix is excited to welcome a group of talented individuals who bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and professional skills to the table. Each of our new team members adds their unique expertise and perspective, strengthening our ability to serve the genomics and precision medicine community. With that,…

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Defining HLA Diplotypes for Pharmacogenomics

Aug 14, 2025

In the dynamic field of pharmacogenomics (PGx), the human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system stands out as a critical factor in personalizing drug therapies, particularly in avoiding severe adverse reactions. However, as highlighted in a comprehensive review on the HLA system’s genetics and clinical testing, these genes are notoriously challenging to…

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Improving the Quality of CNV Analysis in VarSeq

Aug 13, 2025

High-quality copy number variant (CNV) analysis begins with a well-designed assay and optimized sequencing workflow. Foundational quality measures deployed in VarSeq include building an appropriate reference set for coverage normalization, ensuring sufficient sequencing depth, and maintaining consistency in both the sequencing platform and library preparation methods. These steps help ensure…

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5 Things I Wish I Knew When Getting Started With VarSeq

Aug 7, 2025

As a new member of Golden Helix’s Field Application Services team, I’ve recently been diving into the capabilities of VarSeq and our broader software suite – an experience every new VarSeq user goes through. If I could schedule a training call with my former self, there are some key points…

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Take Control Over Your Variant Assessment Catalogs

Aug 5, 2025

Over the past several months, we’ve highlighted the powerful new capabilities introduced with VarSeq Warehouse 3.0. Today, I’d like to focus on a familiar feature that’s been thoughtfully enhanced, assessment catalog record management. This update significantly improves data quality, role-based collaboration, and regulatory compliance. Variant assessment catalogs have always been…

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Precision in Practice: VarSeq and VSClinical in Recent Peer-Reviewed Studies | July 2025

Jul 31, 2025

As next-generation sequencing (NGS) becomes more embedded in clinical diagnostics and research workflows, the ability to confidently interpret and report on genomic findings is more critical than ever. In July 2025, Golden Helix’s software suite continued to play a central role in variant annotation and classification, with publications spanning diverse…

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