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Hidden viruses in the human genome
As research reveals ancient viruses lurk in our DNA, can genomics provide the missing link in treatment of modern disease?
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Unravelling genetic risk of schizophrenia
Recent research provides substantial and surprising evidence of the genetic effect on mental health
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Genomes without borders
As Scotland joins the 100,000 Genomes Project, we explore the…
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Consciousness and the ‘brain-in-a-dish’
Could advances in genomics help neuroscientists reveal more about the power of the human brain?
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Probing pancreatic cancer genomes
New genomic research offers insight into pancreatic cancer and a possible treatment revolution
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Tuberculosis: new approaches to an old disease
Recent developments show how genetic insight can help to combat the 'forgotten plague' that continues to kill
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The ‘beginning of the end’ for cancer chemotherapy?
As the first patients join Genomics England’s cancer programme, what does the future look like for treatment and prevention?
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Genomics: curing the kidney
Developments in genomic understanding and technology are having a big impact in the field of nephrology
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Shooting the messenger: therapeutic targeting of RNA
As scientists learn more about the crucial role of ‘messenger’ molecules, many see effective targeting as the missing link in our treatment of disease
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Human gene editing: where do we draw the line?
Advancements in our ability to alter the human genome have sparked fresh debate over ‘designer babies’ and health ethics
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More than skin deep: genomics and dermatology
Improved understanding of the genetic basis of skin conditions is enabling better treatment for patients
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Genomics and zoonosis
From swine flu to Ebola, genome sequencing technology is enabling us to better understand cross-species infections