Company:Helix (genomics company)
| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Genomics |
| Founded | July 15, 2015 |
| Founders | Scott Burke, Justin Kao, James Lu |
| Headquarters | San Mateo, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Marc Stapley (CEO) |
| Products | Genomic testing |
Number of employees | 150-200 |
| Website | www |
Helix is an American population genomics company.
History
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
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
References
- ↑ "A DNA-testing startup just launched an 'app store' for genetics" (in en). Business Insider. http://www.businessinsider.com/helix-launches-app-store-for-genetics-2017-7.
- ↑ "Helix raises $200 million to grow genomics testing marketplace" (in en). MobiHealthNews. 2018-03-01. http://www.mobihealthnews.com/content/helix-raises-200-million-grow-genomics-testing-marketplace.
- ↑ "Helix Appoints Former Under Armour Chief Digital Officer and Co-Founder and CEO of MapMyFitness Robin Thurston as Chief Executive Officer" (in en). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160712005634/en/Helix-Appoints-Armour-Chief-Digital-Officer-Co-Founder.
- ↑ Geno 2.0 Next Generation National Geographic. June 28, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ↑ Helix DNA Sequencing and Geno 2.0 Helix. January 26, 2018. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ↑ "Helix To Help Expand Healthy Nevada Project - Healthy Nevada" (in en-US). Healthy Nevada. 2018-01-09. https://healthynv.org/helix-help-expand-healthy-nevada-project/.
- ↑ "Genetic data sought from 40,000 more Nevadans in phase 2 of Renown, DRI program" (in en). https://www.nnbw.com/news/genetic-data-sought-from-40000-more-nevadans-in-phase-2-of-renown-dri-program/.
- ↑ "Nevada Project Expands Enrollment, Research Into Genetic Health Risks" (in en). GenomeWeb. https://www.genomeweb.com/genetic-research/nevada-project-expands-enrollment-research-genetic-health-risks.
- ↑ "The Science Behind the Genographic Project - National Geographic" (in en-US). Genographic Project. https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/science-behind/.
- ↑ "Helix's Bold Plan to Be Your One Stop Personal Genomics Shop" (in en-US). WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/helixs-bold-plan-to-be-your-one-stop-personal-genomics-shop/. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
- ↑ "Helix CLIA-Certified DNA Sequencing Laboratory Receives College of American Pathologists (CAP) Accreditation" (in en). https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170710005349/en/Helix-CLIA-Certified-DNA-Sequencing-Laboratory-Receives-College.
- ↑ "Whole Exome Sequencing | Detect exonic variants". https://www.illumina.com/techniques/sequencing/dna-sequencing/targeted-resequencing/exome-sequencing.html.
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