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?

Unravelling genetic risk of schizophrenia

Recent research provides substantial and surprising evidence of the genetic effect on mental health 

Genomes without borders

As Scotland joins the 100,000 Genomes Project, we explore the…

Consciousness and the ‘brain-in-a-dish’

Could advances in genomics help neuroscientists reveal more about the power of the human brain? 

Probing pancreatic cancer genomes

New genomic research offers insight into pancreatic cancer and a possible treatment revolution

Tuberculosis: new approaches to an old disease

Recent developments show how genetic insight can help to combat the 'forgotten plague' that continues to kill

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?

Genomics: curing the kidney

Developments in genomic understanding and technology are having a big impact in the field of nephrology

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

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

More than skin deep: genomics and dermatology

Improved understanding of the genetic basis of skin conditions is enabling better treatment for patients 

Genomics and zoonosis

From swine flu to Ebola, genome sequencing technology is enabling us to better understand cross-species infections