Blog articles
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Lupus and the genome
A groundbreaking study has shed light on how some people may inherit autoimmune conditions
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Inversions explained
We dive into inversions, how they impact on health and what new research has revealed about their role in the genome
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Repeat after me: what are repeat expansion disorders?
We learn how repeating sequences in our DNA can impact on health and how genome sequencing can make a diagnostic difference
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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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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: rare disease
How has rare disease diagnosis and treatment improved in light of data gathered from the 100,000 Genomes Project? Find out in the second part of our series…
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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: cancer
In the first instalment of a two-part series, we look at how the 100,000 Genomes Project continues to impact cancer care
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Diagnosing mitochondrial conditions: a WGS breakthrough
Mitochondrial conditions can be difficult to diagnose – but why, and how can genomic technology help?
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Polycystic kidney disease and genomic testing
We explore genomics’ role in the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a complex kidney condition
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NICE approves RNAi therapy for porphyria
This week, we look at the latest gene silencing treatment approved by NICE – this time for an acute form of porphyria
News articles
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Genomics course for nurses and midwives: funded places now available
Nurses and midwives keen to learn about genomics can apply to join this popular introductory course delivered online by the University of the West of England
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GeNotes featured in The Times
Our upcoming ‘just-in-time' educational resource hits the news on Rare Disease Day
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Taking action on Rare Disease Day 2022
The Genomics Education Programme releases new awareness-raising resources and supports the launch of a new action plan for rare disease in England