Latest Rhythm Biosciences (ASX:RHY) News

Rhythm Biosciences has inked a non-exclusive distribution agreement with 4Cyte Pathology to integrate its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer blood test into a vast pathology network across eastern Australia, aiming to boost adoption and accessibility.

Healthcare stocks split into two stories this week: big names sold off hard, while a few small caps ran on clear news. The biggest moves came from a sharp fall in Pro Medicus and Cochlear, while Noxopharm jumped after a top-tier journal publication.

Rhythm Biosciences has taken a significant step toward commercialising its ColoSTAT blood test for colorectal cancer by enrolling the first physician in its Access Program, marking the transition from clinical trials to routine clinical use.

A single diagnostics update sparked a breakout week, while a handful of biotech names sold off hard despite busy newsflow. Capital raisings, takeover steps and US market pushes kept healthcare in motion heading into mid-February milestones.

Rhythm Biosciences has secured a multi-year commercial manufacturing agreement with US-based Quansys Biosciences to produce ColoSTAT® reagent kits, paving the way for broader market rollout of its colorectal cancer diagnostic test.

A small-cap healthcare rally had a clear centre: distribution deals, US regulatory steps, and big cheques. Osteopore, Echo IQ and Anteris led the week, while a handful of names slipped despite solid operational updates.

A takeover offer lit up small caps, while one high-growth software name slid hard despite strong sector news. Resources dominated the winners list, but investors still punished dilution and discounted fundraisings.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising its blood-based colorectal cancer test, ColoSTAT®, following key accreditations and validation. The company also secured a strategic partnership with NHS England and expanded its geneType™ platform globally.

Rhythm Biosciences has begun commercialising ColoSTAT®, its blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic test, following an updated ISO15189, 2022 accreditation. The test offers a new option for symptomatic patients where stool-based screening is unsuitable.

Rhythm Biosciences reports strong Q1 FY26 progress, securing strategic partnerships and advancing commercial readiness for its ColoSTAT® colorectal cancer test alongside robust growth in its geneType platform.

Rhythm Biosciences has significantly reduced its annual loss by 44%, boosted by a 91% rise in other income, while launching a new wholly owned subsidiary, RHY GeneType Pty Ltd.

Rhythm Biosciences has formalised a strategic co-marketing partnership with the Know Your Lemons Foundation to promote its geneType Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Test, expanding access to early detection tools for women in the US and Australia.