Updates on key developments in genomics

Base editing: What is it and what does it mean for healthcare?
This week, we take an in-depth look at the genome-editing technology that has been making headlines worldwide


How epigenomic testing could improve cervical cancer detection
Introducing a new epigenomic test as part of routine cervical screening may help clinicians spot the signature of cervical cancer years before it develops

Cancer therapy involving genome editing cures another child’s leukaemia
We look at a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that, in the world’s first use, has cured a child patient’s leukaemia

Genomics on the horizon: Three predictions for 2023
To kick off the new year, we look at three areas of genomics research and advancement to watch out for in 2023 and beyond

Looking back: Genomics in 2022 (part two)
In the second and final part of our round-up of 2022, we look back at some of the milestones reached this year in genomics research

Looking back: Genomics in 2022 (part one)
In the first of our two-part round-up of 2022, we look back at some of this year's most exciting clinical developments in genomics

What can pop culture tell us about genetics?
Special guest author Dr Jonathan Roberts looks at how pop culture can help us think about genetics in different ways.

How accurate are genomic tests?
We outline five key things to consider when answering the common patient question, “How accurate is this genomic test?”

Marvel star goes public on his APOE genetic link to Alzheimer's
Chris Hemsworth recently revealed his APOE4 status, which he discovered while filming a documentary on living better for longer

How can genomics combat doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity?
This week, we examine the role that genomics could play in reducing the number of child cancer patients who experience doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity

Genetics tool for check-ups described as a 'game changer'
Including polygenic risk scores for heart disease has been found to be a useful addition to NHS health checks that doesn’t affect GP workload

Liquid biopsy: What is it and why does it matter?
We take a look at the blood test that researchers hope could lead to earlier diagnosis of cancer

Ambitious health study recruiting 1 in 10 UK adults
The Our Future Health study hopes to address the diversity problem in genomic datasets as it continues its recruitment of five million volunteers

Motor neurone disease: Could gene therapies be the answer?
New clinical studies hope to use genomics to improve treatment of and even find a cure for motor neurone disease

The NHS's new strategy for genomics: Five key takeaways
We look at the new ‘Accelerating genomic medicine in the NHS’ report and what it means for healthcare professionals

Achromatopsia gene therapy partially restores children’s colour vision
A new gene therapy for achromatopsia has partially restored colour vision in two children, according to new research

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

Haemophilia: Have we found a cure?
A new gene therapy for treating this rare condition has shown success at clinical trial

The potential of polygenic risk scores for prostate cancer
We look at new research that introduces a genetic risk scoring system for the triage of prostate cancer patients in primary care

New sex-specific genetic indicators found in Alzheimer's disease
Researchers have identified new variants in the MGMT gene that increase an individual’s chance of developing Alzheimer's disease, but only in women