Blog articles
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New gene therapy hubs announced
A network of ‘innovation hubs’ are set to advance the clinical development of novel gene therapy treatments in the UK
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DNA Family Secrets: the science behind the show
Now the BBC series has wrapped up, we revisit some genomics talking points and think about what may have been left out by the producers and why
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NICE approves new SMA gene therapy
NHS England has made a deal on a new, life-saving treatment for the most severe form of the condition
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Genomic test supports next-generation cancer drugs
Promising new cancer treatments are emerging, but how does genomics help us identify the patients who need them?
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What is genomic imprinting?
We explore one type of epigenetic modification, its function in our genome and the rare conditions that have been linked to it
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Prenatal genomics - an overview
What role can genomics play before a baby is born? We break down the screening and testing options available now – from traditional methods to new technologies
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Richter’s syndrome study published
A new study by GEP fellow Niamh Appleby has found potential pathways and targets for the treatment of Richter’s syndrome – an aggressive form of adult leukaemia
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Key genomic technologies of 2020: treatments old and new
In the second part of our review of the year’s genomic highlights, we look at the breakthroughs that are helping patients with rare disease and cancer
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First polygenic cause found for neonatal diabetes
A new study has found the first ever polygenic cause for diabetes in children younger than six months of age
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Genomics first: identifying inflammatory disease
Scientists have discovered a new rare and deadly inflammatory disease in men, but how did genomics lead them to it?
News articles
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Genomics 101: Discover the role of genomics in healthcare
Curious about genomics but not sure where to start? Try our collection of free, short introductory online courses
Events
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Royal College of Midwives Annual Conference 2021
The 2021 RCM annual conference is a UK-wide annual event for all midwives and professionals with an interest in maternity services.