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The consumer genomics platform announced the launch of a new tool that will include an ancestry, genomics and insight API. 

Consumer genomics company Helix has partnered with MyVytalics on a new app that gives users insights about how their genes play into their sleep patterns and health.

In the last few years consumer genomics has grown in both its offerings and legitimacy.

Personal genomics company Helix announced two new partnerships this week, both of which take the company — which has focused on ancestry and lifestyle applications in the past — strongly into the clinical realm.

Helix has closed a $200 million financing round and said it plans to expand its personal genomics marketplace to accelerate consumer adoption of genomics.

Sanofi has found yet another partner to help digitize its clinical trial processes.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the mid-Atlantic region’s largest health insurer, has made a strategic investment in Sharecare, as well as signing a contract to provide CareFirst members with access to ShareCare's suite of digital services.

Following up on their report on consumerism in healthcare, Rock Health Managing Director Malay Gandhi sat down with a few entrepreneurs that are trying to make direct-to-consumer business models in healthcare work.