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
Bringing whole genome sequencing to primary care
We explore how first-contact care and genomic testing could align, and the pivotal part this combination could play in the future
Mendel: Influence and inheritance
We celebrate the father of genetics’ 200th birthday and explore the ways his influence still extends through to us today
PPP rare diseases report: Five things we learned
We round up the key genomics points from the latest Public Policy Projects report
Detecting cancer predisposition: Finding the balance
This week, we weigh up the potential advantages and challenges of wider genomic testing for identifying cancer
The Genomics Conversation: What matters to patients
The GEP recently met with patients and their relatives to talk about their experiences of genomic testing and the key insights they want healthcare professionals to know
NICE approves world-first MLD therapy
We explore a new gene therapy for a rare, fatal condition that affects young children
NHS launches sight-saving NIPT test
A new genomic test can identify babies at risk of a rare form of eye cancer with almost 100% accuracy
Rapid genomic test helps prevent newborn hearing loss
We look at how rapid pharmacogenomic testing is helping save the hearing – and lives – of newborn babies
NHS launches sequencing pilot for glioblastoma
A new programme is bringing genomics-based personalised treatment to brain cancer patients for the first time
Polygenic scores and PGT: a problematic pairing
We explore a new type of test hitting the headlines and ask whether it could ever be approved for UK clinics
Covid-19 update: ‘problem’ variants found
New research shows that certain gene variants could be drivers for life-threatening Covid-19 illness