Blog articles

Congenital heart disease study reveals inheritance factor

Examining the genetic roots of cardiac conditions and how further research could bring benefits to patients

Genomics and intellectual disability

Looking into the future of genetic testing for developmental disorders and the promise of genomic insight yet to come 

Genomics in the battle against Zika virus

How genomics is proving to be a vital resource in the ongoing fight against this globally infectious disease

Spot the difference: genomic sub-types of leukaemia

Recent genetic analysis exposes differences in blood cancer, offering hope for patients and the future of personalised medicine 

Getting a genetic handle on multiple sclerosis

The genetics behind MS are poorly understood, but a new discovery by Canadian researchers could shed light on the disease

The omics revolution

Genomics is changing medicine, providing insight into diagnosis of cancer and rare disease - but what could other 'omics' sciences reveal?

Prospects for an artificial human genome project

Could synthetic biology provide the next chapter in our ‘understanding of the blueprint of life’? 

Manipulation of the microbiome

Exploring the gut microbiome and how research into this ‘useful snapshot of the microbiota’ could change our lives

A new genomic map of breast cancer

Latest discovery in breast cancer marks a further step towards clearer genetic understanding of the disease

Genomes, microbiomes and mitochondria

Making sense of the fantastical and complex world of cells, their impact on health and potential discoveries from further research 

News articles

ATCG Code on a blue screen

GEP announces new course launching in September

Whole Genome Sequencing: Decoding the Language of Life and Health will explore behind the scenes of emerging healthcare technology

GEP launches new film series for GMC laboratory staff

‘Sample Processing and DNA Extraction’ outlines the correct protocol for processing patient samples for the 100,000 Genomes Project