Updates on key developments in genomics
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Genomics and listeria
A look at the application of genomic sequencing in the management, and potential prevention, of an infectious outbreak
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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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Newborn screening: time to expand the list?
Genetic Alliance UK’s newborn screening patient charter sets out why the UK should extend its programme - and establish a pilot for genome sequencing at birth
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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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Omics: A cut-out-and-keep guide
You might already know about the genome, but what of the other 'omes’ that affect our health – from the microbiome to the epigenome?
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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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Day in the life: principal clinical scientist
Ronnie Wright of the North West Genomics Laboratory Hub takes us inside the laboratory for an initiation into life as a genomic scientist
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Understanding pleiotropy
We explore one of the many phenomena that show genomics to be far more complex than the ‘one gene per characteristic’ rule
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Meet the mitochondria
You’ve heard of the genome – our complete set of DNA – but do you know about mitochondrial DNA and its relevance to health?
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Pharmacogenomics: mechanisms of action
We know that different people react differently to drugs. But how does this actually happen? And where does genomics come in?
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Pharmacogenomics: three challenges to the NHS
Last week we explored the promise of pharmacogenomics in the health service, but there are good reasons why it will take time to implement
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Family matters: Top tips for drawing a genetic pedigree
Genetic counsellor Megan Roberts shares her dos, don’ts and top tips for health professionals taking and drawing a patient’s family history
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Pharmacogenomics: a new normal for the NHS?
The analysis of the genomic determinants of drug response is a hot topic in healthcare and was the focus for a workshop last month
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Four types of genomic testing explained
In the age of genomics, it can be difficult to understand the ins and outs of different types of testing; here we break down four of the most common
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Building your profile as a genomics champion
Are you looking to amplify your voice online? Following a special event for Faculty members, we've compiled all the key points and top tips
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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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Genomics and antimicrobial resistance
Already put to use in the worldwide search for new antimicrobial agents, genomics can also contribute to better targeted treatment
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Patient perspectives: the art of good communication
In the second article covering our recent patient panel event, we consider the issue that both panellists and audience members agreed was most important
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Patient perspectives: managing expectations
Following our insightful patient panel event on 6th March, we explore the importance of preparing for the highs, and lows, of genomic testing