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Developmental disorder variants found in non-coding genome
This week, we explore new findings that link variants in the non-coding region of the genome to developmental disorders
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NHS to launch Innovative Medicines Fund
We look at an initiative that could change the lives of people with rare diseases by giving them access to cutting-edge treatments
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New platform to strengthen researcher-patient link
We explore how the platform will benefit its users and the steps in place to make sure it is ethical
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SCID gene therapy trial publishes results
This week, we look at a significant breakthrough for the treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency
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DTC testing: time to step in?
As DTC testing becomes more accessible and popular than ever, we ask whether more regulatory work could – and should – be done