Global Scans · Genetics · Weekly Summary

• [New] By application, the rare & genetic diseases segment is expanding at a significant CAGR between 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] The genetic bottleneck in U.S. honey bee populations poses long-term sustainability risks. My Site
• [New] In light of the IND clearance, GenEditBio plans to launch a phase 1/2 clinical trial entitled CLARITY, with enrolment activities expected to begin in the second quarter of 2026. CGTlive
• [New] By ensuring that prescribed drugs align with an individual's genetic profile, personalized medicine may decrease trial-and-error prescribing, lower adverse events, and ultimately help control escalating pharmacy costs projected to increase by over 10% in 2026. eclipsewellness.net
• [New] In the long term, AGenDA data will help build African genetic reference databases used for disease research, genetic testing, and medicine worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] There has been major progress in recent years in gene editing and other forms of gene therapy to target genetic risk factors directly. ScienceDaily
• [New] The Australian Government is leading the way in turning the game-changing potential of genomics into improved prevention, risk-reduction, early detection, treatment and outcomes of cancer. Mirage News
• [New] The Australian Government has today opened for public consultation a draft policy framework that will strengthen genomics-informed cancer care for all Australians. Mirage News
• [New] By 2026, around 60% of organizations worldwide will run internal generative AI platforms. Cherriemoraga.com
• [New] By 2026, enterprises will routinely leverage agentic AI, domain-trained models, and multimodal generative AI to create personalized customer interactions, optimize logistics and eCommerce workflows, and accelerate scientific and operational innovation. Rapidops
• [New] By 2026, generative AI technology will have evolved to operate natively within enterprise systems, unifying insight and execution. Rapidops
• [New] Enterprises embedding generative AI into strategic workflows will increase decision velocity by 20-30% and improve profit margins by up to 15% by the end of 2026. Rapidops
• [New] In 2026, generative AI models will be increasingly embedded into core AI systems that orchestrate workflows across ERP, CRM, finance, operations, and customer interaction. Rapidops
• [New] By mid-decade, analysts expect a global fabric of compatible generative tools running on cloud platforms, corporate data centers and local devices. Cherriemoraga.com
• [New] 2026 will be a year where we can see what else generative AI can achieve. Short Term Rentals
• [New] Generative and multimodal AI are poised to be the fastest-growing technology segment between 2026 and 2033. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI will accelerate research breakthroughs in 2026 by automating data analysis and hypothesis generation across health and technology domains. StudyFinds
• [New] Although no single metric can adequately represent all aspects of hail risk, the general state of the atmosphere across Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and southern France has become more favorable for large hail. WTW
• [New] Threads could generate $11.3 billion in revenue. MEXC
• [New] HHS faces persistent cybersecurity threats; OIG found that the National Institutes of Health did not communicate the risks associated with maintaining patients' genomic data as part of the All of Us Research Program. Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC
• [New] As noted by Business Post, Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission, recently called on Africa and the Middle East to lead in the digital assets space, which could be worth $10 trillion by 2030. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] In 2026, genetic testing will be common, and treatments will become more customized. Pinnacle Lifescience
• [New] Through the D3 strategy-Device, Digital, Disease - which combines genomics with virtual replicas, healthcare systems worldwide have the potential to transition from reactive treatments to predictive, personalized care. World Health Expo Insights

Last updated: 01 February 2026