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Shooting the messenger: therapeutic targeting of RNA
As scientists learn more about the crucial role of ‘messenger’ molecules, many see effective targeting as the missing link in our treatment of disease
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Human gene editing: where do we draw the line?
Advancements in our ability to alter the human genome have sparked fresh debate over ‘designer babies’ and health ethics
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More than skin deep: genomics and dermatology
Improved understanding of the genetic basis of skin conditions is enabling better treatment for patients
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Genomics Master's series: joining the revolution
Doctor Imran Rafi talks about his experience as a funded student on our new Master’s in Genomic Medicine at Cambridge University
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Genomics and zoonosis
From swine flu to Ebola, genome sequencing technology is enabling us to better understand cross-species infections
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Epigenetics – the real key to everything?
It isn't all in the code. Gene alterations play a part in disease, but gene expression may ultimately prove equally - if not more - important
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Almost a miracle: gene-edited cells that can cure cancer
Since Layla Richards was cured of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, attention has turned to the possibilities of genome engineering
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The dark side of the genome – does it matter?
Scientists believe that just 2% of our DNA is responsible for encoding proteins. But what of the rest - can it really just be ‘junk’?
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Genomic damage and repair: prize-winners and pioneers
Since Albert Kelner shone a light on the process of DNA repair in 1948, scientists have been working to harness the power of correction
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Huntington disease and the potential of gene silencing
Will genomic therapy be the key to treating one of the UK's most devastating degenerative diseases?
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The genomics of growing old: why do we age differently?
Studies of the genome and epigenetics are revealing influences that can extend or accelerate lifespan
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Precision medicine: what is it and how will it be achieved?
Sir Bruce Keogh recently confirmed the NHS’s commitment to moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to healthcare towards a future of precision medicine. But how do we get there?