Updates on key developments in genomics
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Under the radar: Exploring clonal haematopoiesis
We investigate genomics’ role in the prevalence of CH and the difference early diagnosis could make
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Bringing whole genome sequencing to primary care
We explore how first-contact care and genomic testing could align, and the pivotal part this combination could play in the future
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Mendel: Influence and inheritance
We celebrate the father of genetics’ 200th birthday and explore the ways his influence still extends through to us today
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PPP rare diseases report: Five things we learned
We round up the key genomics points from the latest Public Policy Projects report
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Detecting cancer predisposition: Finding the balance
This week, we weigh up the potential advantages and challenges of wider genomic testing for identifying cancer
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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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Genomics in midwifery: A changing landscape
We explore genomics’ real-world application and potential in a conversation with national midwifery lead for NHSE/I, Donna Kirwan
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The Genomics Conversation: What matters to patients
The GEP recently met with patients and their relatives to talk about their experiences of genomic testing and the key insights they want healthcare professionals to know
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Why learn about genomics?
Our clinical director provides an insight into how genomic technologies have developed and the increasingly crucial role of education and training
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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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Inversions explained
We dive into inversions, how they impact on health and what new research has revealed about their role in the genome
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NHS launches sight-saving NIPT test
A new genomic test can identify babies at risk of a rare form of eye cancer with almost 100% accuracy
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Rapid genomic test helps prevent newborn hearing loss
We look at how rapid pharmacogenomic testing is helping save the hearing – and lives – of newborn babies
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NHS launches sequencing pilot for glioblastoma
A new programme is bringing genomics-based personalised treatment to brain cancer patients for the first time
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Polygenic scores and PGT: a problematic pairing
We explore a new type of test hitting the headlines and ask whether it could ever be approved for UK clinics
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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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Implementing genomics across the UK
We explore a new paper that sets out the UK’s genomics healthcare plan for the next three years