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Building on the legacy of the 100,000 Genomes Project
As the pioneering project recruits its last participants, we look forward to the NHS’s plans for a Genomic Medicine Service for all
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First RNA-based therapy approved in US and Europe
Gene-silencing technique works without altering the person’s DNA, and prevents harmful proteins from being made in their cells
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Rare disease, genomics and the future
In the run-up to Rare Disease Day, we outline what constitutes ‘rare’ and how genomics is used in diagnosis and management
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Direct-to-consumer genetic tests at an all-time high…
… but how can healthcare professionals make sure they are equipped to support patients who are worried and distressed about their results?
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UK rare disease strategy: the plan for implementation
Four years on from the government’s rare disease strategy, its implementation plan has been published. Here’s our summary of the key areas of focus
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New liquid biopsy can detect eight common cancers
Blood test could ‘change the way we screen for cancer’, though more research is needed to ensure its efficacy in a real-world screening context
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Cancer immunotherapy: predicting outcomes
Today's monoclonal antibody treatments benefit some patients but can be harmful to others; the search for reliable predictive biomarkers is on
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Genome editing: Talking to patients
With genome editing hitting the headlines, patients may have questions about its applications. Here’s our concise guide for health professionals
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Genomics in 2018: 3 key predictions
We asked three wise men and women to tell us what they think 2018 will bring for genomics in healthcare
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What is NIPT?
Non-invasive prenatal testing will be rolled out in the NHS next year. But how does it work? And what are the benefits?
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New precision medicine approaches to breast cancer
Patients in London and Manchester the first to benefit from methods to better predict, prevent and treat breast cancer, with aims to roll out nationally
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Delivering the genomic dream
Ahead of her appearance at Expo 2017, Chief Scientific Officer Sue Hill outlines the exciting work she is leading on genomics across the NHS