Blog articles
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Newborn screening: time for a genomic approach?
This week, we explore how genomics could help expand the newborn screening programme to test for many more genetic conditions
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New platform to strengthen researcher-patient link
We explore how the platform will benefit its users and the steps in place to make sure it is ethical
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Genomics in the NHS
This #GenomicsConversation week, we look at the genomics landscape in the UK today and the 10-year plan for the future
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Why mRNA vaccines aren't gene therapies
We bust another Covid-19 myth – this time about how mRNA vaccines work – in our latest blog post
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Global genomes sequenced in new study
Genomic datasets are widely used by researchers, but are they representative enough? We look at recent research that aims to shift the balance
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NHS launches new polygenic scores trial for heart disease
A new approach in personalised medicine aims to use genomics to improve risk prediction for cardiovascular disease
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Are we there yet? Genome sequencing turns 20
We look back on two decades of genome sequencing and explore four areas where continued progress could provide future breakthroughs
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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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New genomic data studies launch to combat Covid-19
How can genomic data help in the fight against coronavirus? We look at the pros and cons of two new approaches
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Rapid exome sequencing: a look inside the lab
Clinical scientist Dr Julia Baptista explains what – and who – is involved when the NHS sequences the DNA from all an individual’s 20,000 protein-coding genes
News articles
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Master’s in Genomic Medicine: 2021/22 funding opens
The funding application process is now live for Master’s-level CPPD modules and qualifications in genomics at partner universities
Events
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Festival of Genomics 2022
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.