Blog articles

Genomes without borders

As Scotland joins the 100,000 Genomes Project, we explore the…

Probing pancreatic cancer genomes

New genomic research offers insight into pancreatic cancer and a possible treatment revolution

The ‘beginning of the end’ for cancer chemotherapy?

As the first patients join Genomics England’s cancer programme, what does the future look like for treatment and prevention?

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 

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 

Genomics and the 'healthy smoker'

While smoking is undoubtedly associated with disease, there are smokers who escape. Are they just lucky?

Circulating cell free DNA in pregnancy and cancer

Improved understanding of plasma DNA is opening up new possibilities for non-invasive testing and diagnosis

The modern face of genomic medicine

Genomics England’s new PanelApp is set to encourage shared knowledge and accelerate progress in whole genome sequencing analysis

Progress for personalised cancer therapies

Thanks to a wave of research projects, genomics is beginning to unravel the complexities of cancer and guide treatment for patients

News articles

Genomics Master’s series: be part of a medical revolution

Brad Horn, one of our funded Master’s students, tells us why…

Call for members to join Genomics England participant panel

Participants who have taken part in the 100,000 Genomes Project have been invited to join a new national participant panel 

‘Just in time’ resources for healthcare professionals

HEE’s Genomics Education Programme is supporting health professionals with vital 'just-in-time' information on genomics