Inside Precision Medicine July 2, 2025
Researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) have developed a groundbreaking software tool, VR-Omics, that enables scientists to visualize and analyze the spatial genetic architecture of human tissue in both 2D and immersive 3D environments. The platform is already providing new insights into cardiac rhabdomyoma, the most common heart tumor in children, according to a study published in Genome Biology.
Cardiac rhabdomyomas are typically detected during pregnancy or infancy. While most cases resolve spontaneously, some tumors can grow large enough to obstruct blood flow, leading to serious complications like respiratory distress, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Treatment options for these severe cases are limited, often requiring partial heart removal—a risky intervention with high morbidity.
“Unfortunately, it’s not well understood...
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