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RNA in spotlight as RNA research pioneers to be awarded Nobel prize
Two RNA researchers whose work paved the way for Covid-19 RNA vaccines will be awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize
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DNA clues discovered for asymptomatic and long Covid conditions
The HLA-B and FOXP4 DNA regions may be the link between Covid-19 symptom severity and our genome, according to two papers
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Evolution of immunity: The genomic link between Covid-19, Crohn’s disease and the Black Death
New research shows that the same genes that helped our ancestors survive the bubonic plague are still hard at work today
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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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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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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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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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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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Sequencing Covid-19: 1 million genomes
As the UK reaches a mega sequencing milestone, we look at how the data could be used to better prepare us for the future
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Covid-19: susceptibility and the genome
An international collaboration has discovered new links between our genome and the variable onset and severity of Covid-19