Blog articles

Covid-19 update: ‘problem’ variants found
New research shows that certain gene variants could be drivers for life-threatening Covid-19 illness

Diverse genomic study pinpoints Covid-19 variant
Sometimes data diversity can make the difference. We look at findings from a new Covid-19 study to find out how

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

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

100,000 Genomes Project 2021 update: cancer
In the first instalment of a two-part series, we look at how the 100,000 Genomes Project continues to impact cancer care

Genes, hormones and blood pressure
This week, we explore genomics’ role in primary aldosteronism – a hormone disorder that leads to high blood pressure

Epilepsy and the genome
We know that epilepsy can have a genetic cause, but there is still much to discover. We explore findings from two new studies to learn more

RNAi: a new approach to combat cholesterol
The new cholesterol drug inclisiran is currently making headlines after being approved for use in the NHS, but how does it work?

Screening the healthy for monogenic variants
As the NHS moves towards a preventative healthcare strategy, will genomic screening for healthy people become more common?

Cell-free DNA: detecting disease
We look at how cfDNA could be used to diagnose LMD – a life-threatening condition that is currently difficult to detect

Day in the life: genetic diabetes nurse
As part of our #GenomicsConversation week, Anita Murphy talks about how a patient’s genetic information can transform their diabetes care

Asthma and the genome
This week, we look at a common condition – asthma – and the role our genome plays in its onset