Updates on key developments in genomics
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Personalised prescribing report: five things we learned
We share some key highlights from this week’s landmark pharmacogenomics report
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Repeat after me: what are repeat expansion disorders?
We learn how repeating sequences in our DNA can impact on health and how genome sequencing can make a diagnostic difference
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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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Genomics Beyond Health: a new report
We step away from the healthcare sector this week to look at the bigger genomics picture
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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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Cancer vs the immune system
This week, we explore the ways cancer cells can evade our bodies’ defences and how we can fight back
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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
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Targeting oncogenes: a two-drug treatment
Is two better than one? We look at findings from a cancer study that explores a novel two-drug approach to treat rare ovarian cancer
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Looking back: genomics in 2021
As we approach the end of 2021, we look back on the key developments in genomics and their impact on healthcare and society
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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: rare disease
How has rare disease diagnosis and treatment improved in light of data gathered from the 100,000 Genomes Project? Find out in the second part of our series…
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100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: cancer
In the first instalment of a two-part series, we look at how the 100,000 Genomes Project continues to impact cancer care
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Diagnosing mitochondrial conditions: a WGS breakthrough
Mitochondrial conditions can be difficult to diagnose – but why, and how can genomic technology help?
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Polycystic kidney disease and genomic testing
We explore genomics’ role in the cause, diagnosis and treatment of a complex kidney condition
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Covid-19 'neanderthal' gene variants explained
In light of new research, we revisit the role our genome plays in the severity of Covid-19 symptoms
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NICE approves RNAi therapy for porphyria
This week, we look at the latest gene silencing treatment approved by NICE – this time for an acute form of porphyria
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Reading DNA - where to start?
This week, we learn all about directionality in DNA and why it matters
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World-first study shows WGS improves diagnostic journey
Impressive results make the case for the adoption of whole genome sequencing as "the genetic test of choice for rare disease patients"
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Genes, hormones and blood pressure
This week, we explore genomics’ role in primary aldosteronism – a hormone disorder that leads to high blood pressure