Blog articles

Whole genome sequencing – personalising cancer care
We explore how data from the 100,000 Genomes Project is still being used to great effect in cancer prevention and treatment

How the NHS will embed genomics into pharmacy practice
We take a closer look at the new three-year strategic framework for integrating genomic medicine into pharmacy education and training

Clinical trials show promise for first ‘gene silencing’ treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A new RNA-based therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that's in clinical trial phase could be the first of its kind to use ‘gene silencing’ for the condition

World-first gene therapy trial for Hunter syndrome opens
We explore a new treatment that aims to cross the blood-brain barrier for the first time in Hunter syndrome

Casgevy – how it works
In this week’s article, we revisit Casgevy and explore its utility and application in healthcare

Casgevy – the first CRISPR therapy
The UK has approved a new type of gene therapy for the blood disorders sickle cell disease and beta-thalassaemia, a world-first using CRISPR technology

Researchers devise single test to rapidly pinpoint a fever's cause
One test looking at many possible causes of a fever could help clinicians quickly diagnose very unwell children

Sequencing the Y chromosome - five things we now know
After years of research, a fully annotated sequence of the human Y chromosome has been published. We celebrate this breakthrough with a few key facts
Events

The Primary Care Show
Returning to the NEC in May, the Primary Care Show, will take place on 15 - 16 May 2023.

The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.

Genomics & Children’s Medicine: Everything You Need To Know
The South East Genomic Medicine Service are hosting a Genomics Autumn Festival.

Genomics & Inherited Epilepsy Study Day Event
The NHS North Thames and South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance are hosting a free Genomics & Inherited Epilepsy Study Day event.