Blog articles
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Rethinking insurance and genomic testing: the evidence
The DHSC's recent call for evidence received 57 responses from organisations and individuals, who voiced concerns and offered suggestions for future amendments
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Mind the gap: Five initiatives to boost genomic data diversity
White-ancestry genomes dominate genomic projects; here are five notable biobanks recruiting from under-represented populations to bridge the genomic gap
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Looking back: Genomics in 2023
We take a look through our blog at some of the notable articles of 2023, including a quick look at what happened since then
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Polygenic risk scores and DTC testing: a problematic pairing?
We explore polygenic risk scores and why their application in at-home genomic testing has been brought into question
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The key principles behind newborn genome screening
The Generation Study will explore the benefits and challenges of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies
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Genomics England to launch the Generation Study
This winter sees the start of the Generation Study, which will explore the benefits and challenges of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborns
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Sequencing the Y chromosome - five things we now know
After years of research, a fully annotated sequence of the human Y chromosome has been published. We celebrate this breakthrough with a few key facts
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Children at centre of new genomics health research programme
New genomic bioresource D-CYPHR seeks to decode the DNA at the heart of childhood disease
News articles
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Inside GTAC, the Genomics Training Academy
The new online educational hub will support the specialist genomics workforce across the UK
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Genomic testing course runs again for Rare Disease Day 2024
Engage with expert mentors and fellow learners in the latest run of the Genomics Education Programme’s online course
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Genomic testing for rare disease: Learn with the experts
Join a new cohort of learners supported by expert mentors on the latest run of the National Genomics Education programme’s popular course
Events
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The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.