Prenatal genomics - an overview
What role can genomics play before a baby is born? We break down the screening and testing options available now – from traditional methods to new technologies
Genomics and the new Covid-19 variant
What do we know about the new strain of coronavirus sweeping across the UK? And how did genomics help us get there?
Key genomic technologies of 2020: treatments old and new
In the second part of our review of the year’s genomic highlights, we look at the breakthroughs that are helping patients with rare disease and cancer
Key genomic technologies of 2020: fighting Covid-19
In the first of two articles reflecting on this year, we look at how genomics became central to tackling an unprecedented global pandemic
Keeping genes in mind: genomics and mental illness
UCL Genetics Institute honorary professor and psychiatrist David Curtis explains the challenge of understanding mental illnesses like schizophrenia, and how recent advances in genomics could have a real impact on clinical practice
Genome UK: making the genomic dream a reality
The government has set out its vision for how the UK will harness the power and potential of genomics for the benefit of patients. Here are the top highlights
Newborn screening: the pros and cons of genome sequencing
Could genome sequencing replace the blood spot test? We review the potential benefits and drawbacks of a more direct approach to screening
Mitochondrial disease: the genomics challenge
Mitochondrial diseases are overwhelmingly genetic in origin, so why are gene therapies so difficult to develop? We take a deep dive to find out more.
What is NIPD?
Non-invasive prenatal diagnosis can provide vital information about a pregnancy, but when should the technique be used, and how does it differ from NIPT?
Rapid exome sequencing: a look inside the lab
Clinical scientist Dr Julia Baptista explains what – and who – is involved when the NHS sequences the DNA from all an individual’s 20,000 protein-coding genes
10 things to consider when offering a genomic test
Guest author Professor Frances Flinter explains 10 of the most important considerations for professionals and patients
Book review: My DNA Diary: Sickle Cell Anaemia
In her latest book Lisa Mullan explains the genetic basis of sickle cell disease in an entertaining way for older children and adults