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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

NICE approves world-first MLD therapy
We explore a new gene therapy for a rare, fatal condition that affects young children

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

Trial underway for hATTR therapy
The novel ‘one off’ treatment could change the lives of those living with the condition

Combating cancer: POLQ inhibitors
We explore a novel treatment that could help treat cancer by preventing DNA repair in tumours

SCID gene therapy trial publishes results
This week, we look at a significant breakthrough for the treatment of severe combined immunodeficiency

Why mRNA vaccines aren't gene therapies
We bust another Covid-19 myth – this time about how mRNA vaccines work – in our latest blog post

New gene therapy launches in the UK
Baby Arthur becomes one of the first children to benefit from the landmark SMA treatment after NHS launch

New drug target identified for colorectal cancer
Around 15% of colorectal cancers are resistant to standard therapies but ‘switching off’ a specific gene could offer new avenues for treatment

New gene therapy hubs announced
A network of ‘innovation hubs’ are set to advance the clinical development of novel gene therapy treatments in the UK

DNA Family Secrets: the science behind the show
Now the BBC series has wrapped up, we revisit some genomics talking points and think about what may have been left out by the producers and why
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New horizon-scanning webinar series for 2023
The GEP has launched the first of an exciting series of expert webinars designed to create a link between academia and genomics education