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Cancer therapy involving genome editing cures another child’s leukaemia
We look at a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that, in the world’s first use, has cured a child patient’s leukaemia
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Genomics on the horizon: Three predictions for 2023
To kick off the new year, we look at three areas of genomics research and advancement to watch out for in 2023 and beyond
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Looking back: Genomics in 2022 (part one)
In the first of our two-part round-up of 2022, we look back at some of this year's most exciting clinical developments in genomics
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How accurate are genomic tests?
We outline five key things to consider when answering the common patient question, “How accurate is this genomic test?”
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Marvel star goes public on his APOE genetic link to Alzheimer's
Chris Hemsworth recently revealed his APOE4 status, which he discovered while filming a documentary on living better for longer
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How can genomics combat doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity?
This week, we examine the role that genomics could play in reducing the number of child cancer patients who experience doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
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Ambitious health study recruiting 1 in 10 UK adults
The Our Future Health study hopes to address the diversity problem in genomic datasets as it continues its recruitment of five million volunteers
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The NHS's new strategy for genomics: Five key takeaways
We look at the new ‘Accelerating genomic medicine in the NHS’ report and what it means for healthcare professionals
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Achromatopsia gene therapy partially restores children’s colour vision
A new gene therapy for achromatopsia has partially restored colour vision in two children, according to new research
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Reducing stroke risk with a genetic test
NHS Tayside introduces the UK's first routine genetic test for stroke patients, estimated to bring improved outcomes to thousands of patients each year
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Bringing whole genome sequencing to primary care
We explore how first-contact care and genomic testing could align, and the pivotal part this combination could play in the future
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Mendel: Influence and inheritance
We celebrate the father of genetics’ 200th birthday and explore the ways his influence still extends through to us today