Blog articles
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Genomics on the horizon: Three predictions for 2023
To kick off the new year, we look at three areas of genomics research and advancement to watch out for in 2023 and beyond
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How can genomics combat doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity?
This week, we examine the role that genomics could play in reducing the number of child cancer patients who experience doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
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Liquid biopsy: What is it and why does it matter?
We take a look at the blood test that researchers hope could lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer
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The potential of polygenic risk scores for prostate cancer
We look at new research that introduces a genetic risk scoring system for the triage of prostate cancer patients in primary care
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Bowel cancer: What role do our genes play?
We examine two genetically inherited syndromes that increase our risk of colorectal cancer
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Detecting cancer predisposition: Finding the balance
This week, we weigh up the potential advantages and challenges of wider genomic testing for identifying cancer
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Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: A genetic link
A new study aims to unravel the genomic connection between these two different health conditions
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NHS launches sight-saving NIPT test
A new genomic test can identify babies at risk of a rare form of eye cancer with almost 100% accuracy
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NHS launches sequencing pilot for glioblastoma
A new programme is bringing genomics-based personalised treatment to brain cancer patients for the first time
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BRCA: beyond breast cancer
New evidence shows that BRCA variants may increase the risk of stomach and pancreatic cancers in both men and women
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Cancer vs the immune system
This week, we explore the ways cancer cells can evade our bodies’ defences and how we can fight back
News articles
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GeNotes featured in The Times
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