Detecting cancer predisposition: Finding the balance

This week, we weigh up the potential advantages and challenges of wider genomic testing for identifying cancer

Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: A genetic link

A new study aims to unravel the genomic connection between these two different health conditions 

Diabetes, the pancreas and the liver

We know that the liver and pancreas can contribute to diabetes, but how significant is their role and what part does genomics play?
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NICE approves world-first MLD therapy

We explore a new gene therapy for a rare, fatal condition that affects young children
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Lupus and the genome

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how some people may inherit autoimmune conditions
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Understanding Alzheimer's

Modern advances in genomics are revealing new links between many of our genes and the chance of developing the condition
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Covid-19 update: ‘problem’ variants found

New research shows that certain gene variants could be drivers for life-threatening Covid-19 illness
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Diverse genomic study pinpoints Covid-19 variant

Sometimes data diversity can make the difference. We look at findings from a new Covid-19 study to find out how

Mystery variant doubles Covid-19 severity

But how was it found, and could it help open up new avenues for treatment?
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BRCA: beyond breast cancer

New evidence shows that BRCA variants may increase the risk of stomach and pancreatic cancers in both men and women

Polygenic score pilot for heart disease begins

NHS launches innovative genomic testing project that could help revolutionise heart disease identification and prevention

The brain, the gut and the genome

We explore the link between our mental and physical health by looking at results from a recent genome-wide association study