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Building on the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project
As the pioneering project recruits its last participants, we look forward to the NHS’s plans for a Genomic Medicine Service for all
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First RNA-based therapy approved in US and Europe
Gene-silencing technique works without altering the person’s DNA, and prevents harmful proteins from being made in their cells
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70 years of genetics and genomics in healthcare
Our new timeline infographic illustrates how genetics, and later genomics, has evolved over the lifetime of the NHS
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Day in the life: consultant in clinical genetics
In this third piece in our series looking at genomics careers, Dr Andrew Douglas describes a profession at the cutting edge of healthcare
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Sequencing the enemy: the genomics of infectious diseases
It’s not just human genomes that interest us in healthcare – the genomes of infective organisms can help us identify, track and prevent infection
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Rare disease, genomics and the future
In the run-up to Rare Disease Day, we outline what constitutes ‘rare’ and how genomics is used in diagnosis and management
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Direct-to-consumer genetic tests at an all-time high…
… but how can healthcare professionals make sure they are equipped to support patients who are worried and distressed about their results?
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Day in the life: trainee genetic counsellor
In the first article from a new series, STP trainee Alice Coulson looks at the invaluable role of genetic counselling in today’s health service
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UK rare disease strategy: the plan for implementation
Four years on from the government’s rare disease strategy, its implementation plan has been published. Here’s our summary of the key areas of focus
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New liquid biopsy can detect eight common cancers
Blood test could ‘change the way we screen for cancer’, though more research is needed to ensure its efficacy in a real-world screening context
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Cancer immunotherapy: predicting outcomes
Today's monoclonal antibody treatments benefit some patients but can be harmful to others; the search for reliable predictive biomarkers is on
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Genome editing: Talking to patients
With genome editing hitting the headlines, patients may have questions about its applications. Here’s our concise guide for health professionals