
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

Implementing genomics across the UK
We explore a new paper that sets out the UK’s genomics healthcare plan for the next three years

Personalised prescribing report: five things we learned
We share some key highlights from this week’s landmark pharmacogenomics report

Repeat after me: what are repeat expansion disorders?
We learn how repeating sequences in our DNA can impact on health and how genome sequencing can make a diagnostic difference

Genomics Beyond Health: a new report
We step away from the healthcare sector this week to look at the bigger genomics picture

Polygenic score pilot for heart disease begins
NHS launches innovative genomic testing project that could help revolutionise heart disease identification and prevention

Cancer vs the immune system
This week, we explore the ways cancer cells can evade our bodies’ defences and how we can fight back

Flash forward: genomics in 2022
In our second end-of-year roundup, we look ahead to three areas of genomics likely to spark discussion in the coming year

Looking back: genomics in 2021
As we approach the end of 2021, we look back on the key developments in genomics and their impact on healthcare and society