Blog articles
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Meet the mitochondria
You’ve heard of the genome – our complete set of DNA – but do you know about mitochondrial DNA and its relevance to health?
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Family matters: Top tips for drawing a genetic pedigree
Genetic counsellor Megan Roberts shares her dos, don’ts and top tips for health professionals taking and drawing a patient’s family history
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Four types of genomic testing explained
In the age of genomics, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of different types of testing; here we break down four of the most common
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Hereditary haemochromatosis a 'stealth disease’
Recent genomic research has shed new light on the condition, previously thought to be low risk, prompting a review of screening regulation
News articles
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New Genomics 101 courses launched
Learn about the fundamentals of genomics and its impact on healthcare in our collection of introductory courses
Events
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Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference 2019
The 2019 RCM annual conference is a UK-wide annual event for all midwives and professionals with an interest in maternity services.
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Royal College of General Practitioners Annual Conference 2019
The RCGP annual conference is the leading annual event for GPs, practice teams and other primary care professionals.
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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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Festival of Genomics 2020
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.