Updates on key developments in genomics

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Cancer therapy involving genome editing cures another child’s leukaemia

We look at a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that, in the world’s first use, has cured a child patient’s leukaemia

Genomics on the horizon: Three predictions for 2023

To kick off the new year, we look at three areas of genomics research and advancement to watch out for in 2023 and beyond
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Looking back: Genomics in 2022 (part two)

In the second and final part of our round-up of 2022, we look back at some of the milestones reached this year in genomics research
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Looking back: Genomics in 2022 (part one)

In the first of our two-part round-up of 2022, we look back at some of this year's most exciting clinical developments in genomics
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What can pop culture tell us about genetics?

Special guest author Dr Jonathan Roberts looks at how pop culture can help us think about genetics in different ways.
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How accurate are genomic tests?

We outline five key things to consider when answering the common patient question, “How accurate is this genomic test?”
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Marvel star goes public on his APOE genetic link to Alzheimer's

Chris Hemsworth recently revealed his APOE4 status, which he discovered while filming a documentary on living better for longer
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How can genomics combat doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity?

This week, we examine the role that genomics could play in reducing the number of child cancer patients who experience doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity
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Genetics tool for check-ups described as a 'game changer'

Including polygenic risk scores for heart disease has been found to be a useful addition to NHS health checks that doesn’t affect GP workload
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Liquid biopsy: What is it and why does it matter?

We take a look at the blood test that researchers hope could lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer
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Ambitious health study recruiting 1 in 10 UK adults

The Our Future Health study hopes to address the diversity problem in genomic datasets as it continues its recruitment of five million volunteers
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Motor neurone disease: Could gene therapies be the answer?

New clinical studies hope to use genomics to improve treatment of and even find a cure for motor neurone disease

The NHS's new strategy for genomics: Five key takeaways

We look at the new ‘Accelerating genomic medicine in the NHS’ report and what it means for healthcare professionals

Achromatopsia gene therapy partially restores children’s colour vision

A new gene therapy for achromatopsia has partially restored colour vision in two children, according to new research
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Confirmed: Covid-19 vaccine response depends on our genes

New research has revealed that the efficacy of the Covid-19 vaccine depends on our genome
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Haemophilia: Have we found a cure?

A new gene therapy for treating this rare condition has shown success at clinical trial
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The potential of polygenic risk scores for prostate cancer

We look at new research that introduces a genetic risk scoring system for the triage of prostate cancer patients in primary care
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New sex-specific genetic indicators found in Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have identified new variants in the MGMT gene that increase an individual’s chance of developing Alzheimer's disease, but only in women
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The mysterious rise of hepatitis: Could genes be to blame?

An unexpected virus and genomic variant combination has been linked to a rise in hepatitis cases in children

Reducing stroke risk with a genetic test

NHS Tayside introduces the UK's first routine genetic test for stroke patients, estimated to bring improved outcomes to thousands of patients each year
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Bowel cancer: What role do our genes play?

We examine two genetically inherited syndromes that increase our risk of colorectal cancer