Blog articles
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Reducing stroke risk with a genetic test
NHS Tayside introduces the UK's first routine genetic test for stroke patients, estimated to bring improved outcomes to thousands of patients each year
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Genes, hormones and blood pressure
This week, we explore genomics’ role in primary aldosteronism – a hormone disorder that leads to high blood pressure
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RNAi: a new approach to combat cholesterol
The new cholesterol drug inclisiran is currently making headlines after being approved for use in the NHS, but how does it work?
News articles
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New genomics learning gateway for pharmacy workforce
Pharmacy professionals are invited to start their genomics learning journey with this handy new learning portal
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Genomics course for nurses and midwives: funded places now available
Nurses and midwives keen to learn about genomics can apply to join this popular introductory course delivered online by the University of the West of England