Blog articles
Hereditary angioedema gene therapy hope
A CRISPR-based genome therapy has shown promising results for patients with a rare genetic swelling disorder
Clinical trials show promise for first ‘gene silencing’ treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
A new RNA-based therapy for Alzheimer’s disease that's in clinical trial phase could be the first of its kind to use ‘gene silencing’ for the condition
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
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
Hidden genomics in health visiting
In this feature article for the 2023 #GenomicsConversation week, we explore the vital role that health visitors play in unlocking the potential of genomics for patients
Can you spot the hidden genomics?
We've put together eight short healthcare scenarios where genomics may play a part. See if you can work it out, and click to reveal if you're right
Experts through experience: Arti’s story
In today’s #GenomicsConversation blog post, we share Arti’s story of pursuing genomic testing and finding answers about her condition
Experts through experience: Jo’s story
As part of this year’s #GenomicsConversation, patient advocate Jo shares her breast cancer journey, which began before the NHS Genomic Medicine Service was set up
Experts through experience: Dave’s story
As part of this year’s #GenomicsConversation, we spoke to 100,000 Genomes Project participant Dave about his first-hand experiences of genomic testing in the NHS
News articles
The #GenomicsConversation 2024 is coming!
Join us this June as we chart how genomics is becoming part of routine NHS care and meet the people who are making it happen