Blog articles
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Pharmacogenomics: The future of preventing adverse drug reactions
In the second part of our pharmacogenomics blog series, we look at how new research could lead to a more effective application of drugs
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Point-of-care genomic testing suggested for stroke patients
NHS stroke patients would benefit from a one-hour genomic test, given at the point of care, to see if clopidogrel should be given, a NICE draft report suggests
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The power of three: The importance of trios in diagnosing disease
Trio testing can help clinicians deliver a diagnosis at a much higher rate than testing just the patient alone, as research shows – but what is a ‘trio’?
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Test trialled to improve treatment for bowel cancer patients
Post-operative cancer patients may avoid side effects from unnecessary chemotherapy thanks to a genomic test
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How accurate are genomic tests?
We outline five key things to consider when answering the common patient question, “How accurate is this genomic test?”
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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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The mysterious rise of hepatitis: Could genes be to blame?
An unexpected virus and genomic variant combination has been linked to a rise in hepatitis cases in children
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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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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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Haplotypes: a cut-out-and-keep guide
Although ‘haplo' means 'simple', the science can be anything but. Find out what’s hap-pening with haplotypes in our guide
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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Facilitating genomic testing: new courses and resources
Are you accessing genomic testing for the first time? Try our new collection of online learning designed to prepare health professionals offering a genomic test to patients