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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
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Start the conversation: genomics in health visiting
As part of this year's #GenomicsConversation week, we talk to Sally Shillaker about the vital role genomics plays in health visiting practice
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Genomics in practice: ‘Midwives should explore opportunities’
In our third Q&A for the #GenomicsConversation, we talk to midwife Charlotte Rose about why she was inspired to build her career in genomics
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Genomics in practice: ‘We are generation genome!’
In the second of our #GenomicsConversation Q&As, gynaecology cancer nurse Tracie Miles reveals how her patients inspired her to get into genomics
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Genomics in practice: ‘Nurses have a big role!’
In our first #GenomicsConversation Q&A, we speak with inherited cardiac conditions nurse Tootie Bueser about how genomics is shaping nursing practice
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Day in the life: genetic diabetes nurse
As part of our #GenomicsConversation week, Anita Murphy talks about how a patient’s genetic information can transform their diabetes care
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Genomics in the NHS
This #GenomicsConversation week, we look at the genomics landscape in the UK today and the 10-year plan for the future
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Asthma and the genome
This week, we look at a common condition – asthma – and the role our genome plays in its onset