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The microbiome and childhood health
The bacteria in the gut is seen more and more as an important factor in health. We look at the latest on how, and why, it matters
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Obesity: is it in our genes?
A complex and serious issue, obesity is the result of a combination of factors; but at least some our destiny lies in our genomes
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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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Genomics and HIV: can we be cured?
New genomic discoveries provide hope that lifelong antiretroviral therapy may one day be a thing of the past
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Assessing younger patients' understanding of genomics
HEE genomics research fellow Celine Lewis talks about a new measure to assess young people’s understanding of genomics
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Dementia, lifestyle and the genome
A new study provides evidence that when it comes to dementia, it isn’t all in the genes...
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Genomics and PCOS
The discovery of new gene variants associated with polycystic ovary syndrome will lead to better understanding and open up the possibility of targeted treatment
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Pancreatic cancer and genomics
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive kinds, but new genomics research offers hope for more effective, targeted treatment for patients
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Infectious diseases and the race to diagnosis
Researchers are exploring new techniques to tackle serious infectious diseases, and contain an outbreak before it becomes an epidemic
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Hereditary haemochromatosis a 'stealth disease’
Recent genomic research has shed new light on the condition, previously thought to be low risk, prompting a review of screening regulation
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HIV and the genome
Genome editing has not been without controversies, but some studies suggest it may hold the cure for patients living with HIV
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Let’s talk about (biological) sex
Sex as a biological variable has not always been factored in to medical research and practice. Will that change in the era of precision medicine?