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Genomics: combating coronavirus
In the second of two articles focusing on the recent coronavirus outbreak, we explore how genomics is being put to use in diagnosis and treatment
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What can genomics tell us about the coronavirus?
As the government declares the coronavirus "a serious and imminent threat", we examine what genomic sequencing has revealed so far about 2019-nCoV
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Whole genome sequencing drives progress in cancer
A new study into metastatic cancers highlights the significant potential for WGS in deepening understanding of the disease and improving treatment options
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Direct-to-consumer testing: a clinician's guide
In the second of our articles this week on DTC genetic tests, guest author Dr Rachel Horton explains some of the common pitfalls and the key points clinicians need to know
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2020 vision: genomic predictions for the year ahead
Three wise women and men ponder the question of what might be in store in the world of genomics this year
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Back to the future of ophthalmology: 5 predictions
We take a look back at a bold paper published in 1999, 'Ophthalmology in the post-genomic era' to see how accurate its authors' predictions really were
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Genomic sequencing in childhood cancer
As the NHS prepares to roll out genomic testing for all children with cancer, we look at the power of genomics in selecting and trialling new targeted therapies
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Survival rates for breast cancer are better than ever, but what can a focus on genomics bring to the table?
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Genomics and listeria
A look at the application of genomic sequencing in the management, and potential prevention, of an infectious outbreak
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Long-read sequencing: the next next generation?
The ability to accurately sequence large sections of DNA is important in some areas of healthcare, and is enabling progress in others
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Newborn screening: time to expand the list?
Genetic Alliance UK’s newborn screening patient charter sets out why the UK should extend its programme - and establish a pilot for genome sequencing at birth
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Understanding pleiotropy
We explore one of the many phenomena that show genomics to be far more complex than the ‘one gene per characteristic’ rule