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Endometriosis and ovarian cancer: A genetic link
A new study aims to unravel the genomic connection between these two different health conditions
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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
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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
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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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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
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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