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Genomics Beyond Health: a new report
We step away from the healthcare sector this week to look at the bigger genomics picture
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Polygenic score pilot for heart disease begins
NHS launches innovative genomic testing project that could help revolutionise heart disease identification and prevention
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Cancer vs the immune system
This week, we explore the ways cancer cells can evade our bodies’ defences and how we can fight back
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Flash forward: genomics in 2022
In our second end-of-year roundup, we look ahead to three areas of genomics likely to spark discussion in the coming year
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Looking back: genomics in 2021
As we approach the end of 2021, we look back on the key developments in genomics and their impact on healthcare and society
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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: rare disease
How has rare disease diagnosis and treatment improved in light of data gathered from the 100,000 Genomes Project? Find out in the second part of our series…
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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: cancer
In the first instalment of a two-part series, we look at how the 100,000 Genomes Project continues to impact cancer care
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Diagnosing mitochondrial conditions: a WGS breakthrough
Mitochondrial conditions can be difficult to diagnose – but why, and how can genomic technology help?
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Polycystic kidney disease and genomic testing
We explore genomics’ role in the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a complex kidney condition
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NICE approves RNAi therapy for porphyria
This week, we look at the latest gene silencing treatment approved by NICE – this time for an acute form of porphyria
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Sequencing Covid-19: 1 million genomes
As the UK reaches a mega sequencing milestone, we look at how the data could be used to better prepare us for the future
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RNAi: a new approach to combat cholesterol
The new cholesterol drug inclisiran is currently making headlines after being approved for use in the NHS, but how does it work?