Golden Helix Blog

Coping Mechanisms in the COVID-19 World

Jun 4, 2020

Like many of you, I was supposed to attend the 2020 ACMG Meeting in San Antonio this March with a few colleagues. In addition to attending the conference, my first blog post for Golden Helix was going to be about our time at the conference. Thanks to the world-wide COVID-19…

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An Open Letter to Our Community

Jun 3, 2020

Dear All, Going back in time to the beginning of this year, it would have been difficult to imagine what our world would look like as of June 2020. Things changed quickly. While we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the senseless killing of George Floyd triggered…

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Customer Publications Throughout May 2020

May 29, 2020

Writing the blog post to summarize and highlight our customer’s publications is undoubtedly one of my favorite things to do! The wide variety of topics is always surprising and inspiring, and I am humbled by the efforts of dedicated scientists who are helping to protect and enrich our lives in…

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Golden Helix Named as Top 10 Genetic Diagnostics Companies of 2020

May 28, 2020

Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Healthcare Tech Outlook has named Golden Helix among the Top 10 Genetic Diagnostics Companies of 2020. This recognition places us alongside a remarkable group of companies that are leading innovation in genomics, diagnostics, and precision medicine. We are honored to receive this distinction and…

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Auto-Updating Template Sources

May 21, 2020

In VarSeq 2.2.1, you can enable auto-updating for template annotation sources, ensuring they always reflect the latest available version. Previously, VarSeq templates were frozen in time. Now, each new project created from a template would use the same source that was used when the template was created. When you save…

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Genome Wide Association Tests and Mixed Linear Models in SVS

May 19, 2020

SVS offers several options to conduct genome wide association tests and mixed linear models. At times, it can be challenging to decide which test, model, or adjustments to use when setting up your analysis. I want to briefly explore the options available in SVS for association tests, and mixed linear…

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Clinical Variant Analysis for Cancer eBook – Second Edition

May 14, 2020

At Golden Helix, we’re committed to advancing precision oncology through robust software solutions that streamline clinical workflows. As the field of cancer genomics continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest best practices and tools is more important than ever. That’s why we’re excited to announce the release the second…

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Webcast Recap: Next-Gen Sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus with Golden Helix

May 13, 2020

Thank you to everyone who joined me for our latest webcast, “Next-Gen Sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 Virus with Golden Helix.” If you missed the live event and are interested in knowing what we talked about, you may access the recorded event below: Our Live Q&A generated a lot of great…

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Featured in Clinical Lab Manager: Leveraging Next-Generation Sequencing Technology in the Fight Against COVID-19

May 5, 2020

It is an honor to be featured by Clinical Lab Manager where I discuss how Next-Gen Sequencing can be leveraged in the fight against COVID-19.The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has challenged healthcare systems across the globe. While lockdowns and social distancing measures helped slow the spread, they are not long-term solutions. Most…

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Recent Customer Publications – April 2020

Apr 30, 2020

Scientific investigations and genetic discoveries continue to happen in several diverse areas even while our world is currently consumed by the greatest health challenge of our era. Below are a few examples from April 2020, showcasing some of the great work being done in the fields of human medicine, ecology,…

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Detecting de Novo Copy Number Inheritance and Family Segregations

Apr 23, 2020

In trio workflows, one of the most important factors in scoring a variant is understanding how that variant is inherited from the parents. Likewise, when looking at extended families, the segregation, or presence of the variant among the affected versus unaffected individuals provides evidence for its pathogenicity for a given…

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Golden Helix Recognized in GHP Magazine’s 2020 Biotechnology Awards

Apr 14, 2020

We are honored to be recognized in this year’s 2020 Biotechnology Awards by GHP Magazine — thank you!Find the full list of winners here. “Covering a variety of verticals, including bio agriculture, bio services, bio industrial and biopharmaceutical, the biotechnology market are under the microscope in Global Health & Pharma’s…

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VarSeq 2.2.1 Release Notes

Apr 10, 2020

VarSeq 2.2.1 was released on April 1st and features an upgraded gene annotation capability with new RefSeq genes tracks and an AMP workflow addition: the Drugs and Trials tab. The new RefSeq human genome genes tracks contain updated gene names and the recognition of any MANE (Matched Annotation from NCBI…

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Webcast Recap: Using VarSeq Templates to Advance and Customize Variant Analysis

Apr 9, 2020

Thank you to everyone who joined me for yesterday’s webcast, Using VarSeq Templates to Advance and Customize Variant Analysis, I hope you all enjoyed it. If you missed the live event and are interested in knowing what we talked about, good news, you can watch the recorded version right here!…

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Golden Helix Discounted Software for COVID-19 Related Projects

Apr 6, 2020

Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19: Discounted Software Licenses for Clinical Research For more than 20 years, Golden Helix has remained steadfast in our mission to empower precision medicine around the globe. Throughout this time, we’ve had the privilege of supporting clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals working at the forefront of…

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The New ACMG-Based Trio Tutorial

Apr 3, 2020

Our Support Team curates a variety of tutorials to help orient new users to the capabilities of VarSeq. We are happy to announce the team’s new release of the trio tutorial that places emphasis on using the ACMG guidelines. This tutorial gives insight into the proper setup of pedigree structure…

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Customer Publications March 2020: Spotlight on Congenital Defects and Early Development

Mar 31, 2020

In these very uncertain times, it has been uplifting to read the wonderful work Golden Helix customers have been doing across the globe! In March 2020, the focus of this blog is on published articles relating to congenital defects and early development. Congratulations to all our customers who have published…

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COVID-19 Remote Assistance Program for Golden Helix Users

Mar 13, 2020

At Golden Helix, customer support is our number one priority. This commitment extends beyond technical assistance—it includes the health, safety, and overall well-being of our entire community. During this time of global uncertainty, we want to first acknowledge the incredible dedication of healthcare professionals and frontline workers around the world.…

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Golden Helix Named as Top 10 World’s Most Trust Worthy Bioanalysis Companies in 2020

Mar 13, 2020

We’re thrilled to share that Golden Helix has been recognized by CIO Look as one of the Top 10 Most Trustworthy Bioanalysis Companies in the World. This recognition highlights our dedication to supporting clinical labs and healthcare organizations with cutting-edge, affordable, and reliable software solutions for genomic data analysis. For…

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Updated VSReports Project Templates

Mar 10, 2020

Generating a clinical report is the final step of most NGS pipelines and is important as it relays results and information to legacy systems, physicians and ultimately the patient. Golden Helix’s clinical reporting capabilities are designed to integrate seamlessly into laboratory workflows, reducing manual effort and supporting consistent, standards-based output.…

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