Blog articles
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Whole genome sequencing for diagnosis of infants
A 2023 US study has investigated whether panel testing or whole genome sequencing is more likely to provide a molecular diagnosis, and we consider how the results apply to the NHS
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What's in a little variation?
Genomic variation is the root of many of our traits, including what we look like and our susceptibility to many diseases. But what is it?
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How has whole genome sequencing transformed the investigation of rare disease?
The way in which rare diseases are investigated has been opened up by whole genome sequencing. We look at its impact on both clinicians and patients
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First results returned from NHS cancer blood test
Two in three patients with suspected cancer symptoms could receive an early diagnosis from a new blood test
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Can you spot the hidden genomics?
We've put together eight short healthcare scenarios where genomics may play a part. See if you can work it out, and click to reveal if you're right
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Experts through experience: Arti’s story
In today’s #GenomicsConversation blog post, we share Arti’s story of pursuing genomic testing and finding answers about her condition
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Experts through experience: Jo’s story
As part of this year’s #GenomicsConversation, patient advocate Jo shares her breast cancer journey, which began before the NHS Genomic Medicine Service was set up
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Experts through experience: Dave’s story
As part of this year’s #GenomicsConversation, we spoke to 100,000 Genomes Project participant Dave about his first-hand experiences of genomic testing in the NHS
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Experts through experience: Becky’s story
Today, as part of our #GenomicsConversation week, we hear from Becky about her daughter’s complex condition, which remains undiagnosed even after genomic testing
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The professional view: Kate’s story
As part of #GenomicsConversation week, Professor Kate Tatton-Brown shares her personal experience of the genomic testing process and how it feels for a health professional to be a patient
News articles
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GeNotes: Primary Care is now live!
The National Genomics Education programme continues to expand its flagship resource, GeNotes, with the launch of a brand-new primary care collection
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Join our new solid tumour course evaluation team
Be one of the first to complete and review our new online course for clinicians unfamiliar with requesting genomic testing