SAN DIEGO, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Sequenom, Inc. (SQNM), a life sciences company providing innovative genetic analysis solutions, today reported revenue of $38.5 million for the first quarter of 2013, an increase of 158% compared to revenue of $14.9 million for the first quarter of 2012. First quarter 2013 revenues from the Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine (Sequenom CMM) diagnostics services operating segment grew more than 38% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. "The volume of 35,000 MaterniT21 PLUS tests accessioned in the first quarter shows that Sequenom CMM continued to take advantage of its first mover position in the non-invasive prenatal diagnostic (NIPT) market by increasing its penetration of the NIPT market and maintaining its dominant market share. The recent announcement that Sequenom CMM had accessioned over 100,000 MaterniT21 PLUS test samples since the test was launched in October of 2011 is further evidence of the remarkable success of this testing service," said Harry F. Hixson, Jr., Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Sequenom. "Furthermore, we are making progress in our negotiations within the payor community, with more than 70 million patients now under coverage who have access to the MaterniT21 PLUS test." Revenues from the Sequenom CMM … Continue reading →

Scientists find mutation that results in red or purple marks Breakthrough described as 'complete game changer' Condition could now be prevented in children By Nick Mcdermott PUBLISHED: 01:55 EST, 9 May 2013 | UPDATED: 03:48 EST, 9 May 2013 Genetics: Birthmarks may become a thing of the past thanks to the efforts of researchers in the U.S. File picture Unsightly birthmarks that affect thousands of newborns each year could soon be eradicated. Scientists have found a genetic mutation which is responsible for port wine stain marks, and claim the discovery is a 'complete game changer' which they hope will lead to new preventative treatments. One in every 300 children born in Britain has the condition which results in red or purple marks on the body, most commonly on the neck or face. They are caused by the abnormal development of blood vessels in the skin, and the birthmark may become thicker, darken and develop a raised appearance in later years. A research team in the U.S. has now proved the condition occurs because of a gene mutation, which occurs after conception. Although laser treatment can lighten their appearance, the birthmarks are not curable. The genetic mutation discovered by researchers at … Continue reading →

Stem Cell Therapy for Knees, Osteoarthritis and Autoimmune Disorders: King Goff Discusses Treatment King Goff received three applications of his own adipose tissue-derived stem cells over the course of 3 days for a knee injury and autoimmune issues at the S... By: cellmedicine … Continue reading →

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