HumanCode has acquired genomics app developer Helix as it seeks to expand its marketplace for DNA products. The personal genomics start-up wants to democratise DNA by letting users explore personalised products made by first -party developers. It takes on sampling, sequencing and data storage, so that its partners can take advantage of genetic insights for projects relating to health and ancestry. Earlier this year, the California-based company landed $200 million in , the second largest investment round for any health-tech company in the first quarter. Helix has also expanded its leadership team and opened an office in Colorado , Denver , which is already home to HumanCode .
HumanCode has acquired genomics app developer Helix as it seeks to expand its marketplace for DNA products. The personal genomics start-up wants to democratise DNA by letting users explore personalised products made by first -party developers. It takes on sampling, sequencing and data storage, so that its partners can take advantage of genetic insights for projects relating to health and ancestry. Helix has also expanded its leadership team and opened an office in Colorado , Denver , which is already home to HumanCode .