Blog articles
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Understanding pleiotropy
We explore one of the many phenomena that show genomics to be far more complex than the ‘one gene per characteristic’ rule
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Pharmacogenomics: mechanisms of action
We know that different people react differently to drugs. But how does this actually happen? And where does genomics come in?
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Pharmacogenomics: three challenges to the NHS
Last week we explored the promise of pharmacogenomics in the health service, but there are good reasons why it will take time to implement
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Pharmacogenomics: a new normal for the NHS?
The analysis of the genomic determinants of drug response is a hot topic in healthcare and was the focus for a workshop last month
Events
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Festival of Genomics 2021
The Festival of Genomics London is the UK’s largest genomics event where people from all corners of the genomics industry meet to learn and share expertise.
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ESHG: European Society of Human Genetics Conference
ESHG 2019 will provide an overview of the latest cutting-edge developments in genetic science and an ideal opportunity to develop new contacts.
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American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting 2019
The 69th annual meeting of the ASHG will feature presentations by the world’s leading geneticists, along with a range of workshops and sessions.