Blog articles
BRCA testing for people with Jewish ancestry
NHS England has launched a testing service for people with Jewish ancestry to see if they carry a potentially harmful BRCA variant
Polygenic risk scores and DTC testing: a problematic pairing?
We explore polygenic risk scores and why their application in at-home genomic testing has been brought into question
The key principles behind newborn genome screening
The Generation Study will explore the benefits and challenges of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies
Genomics England to launch the Generation Study
This winter sees the start of the Generation Study, which will explore the benefits and challenges of sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborns
Mainstreaming whole genome sequencing: where are we now?
Genomic testing capabilities are advancing in affordability and accessibility by the day. But what is the current trajectory of whole genome sequencing in healthcare?
Cell-free DNA – prenatal testing and beyond
Testing for cell-free DNA is growing beyond its current use in prenatal testing, but how else is it used in practice today?
Sequencing the Y chromosome - five things we now know
After years of research, a fully annotated sequence of the human Y chromosome has been published. We celebrate this breakthrough with a few key facts
Whole genome sequencing: Seven uses in health and research
In part two of our blog series, we look at the many UK initiatives that are taking advantage of the power and precision of whole genome sequencing
News articles
Genomic testing course runs again for Rare Disease Day 2024
Engage with expert mentors and fellow learners in the latest run of the Genomics Education Programme’s online course
Events
The Festival Of Genomics & Biodata 2024
The annual Festival of Genomics and Biodata returns to London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 January 2024.
Genomics & Children’s Medicine: Everything You Need To Know
The South East Genomic Medicine Service are hosting a Genomics Autumn Festival.
Genomics & Inherited Epilepsy Study Day Event
The NHS North Thames and South East Genomic Medicine Service Alliance are hosting a free Genomics & Inherited Epilepsy Study Day event.