Blog articles

Transcriptomics and mental illness
We look beyond the genome to find out how RNA can impact on the presentation of psychiatric conditions

Breakthrough in the battle against neurodegenerative disease
New genomic research could shed light on the cause of two life-limiting neurodegenerative conditions and provide targets for potential therapies and treatments

First RNA-based therapy approved in US and Europe
Gene-silencing technique works without altering the person’s DNA, and prevents harmful proteins from being made in their cells

Molecular memories: is genomics key to a dementia cure?
Dementia is a major healthcare issue in ageing western societies. What do we know about the biological basis of memory that could combat this?

‘Omic’ insights into Parkinson’s disease
Recent research reveals potential dawn of personalised medicine for neurological disorders might be more than just 'gut feeling'

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

Genetic influences on the risk of stroke
New research sheds light on a group of genes that could play a key role in two major diseases: stroke and dementia

Unravelling genetic risk of schizophrenia
Recent research provides substantial and surprising evidence of the genetic effect on mental health

Consciousness and the ‘brain-in-a-dish’
Could advances in genomics help neuroscientists reveal more about the power of the human brain?

Huntington disease and the potential of gene silencing
Will genomic therapy be the key to treating one of the UK's most devastating degenerative diseases?

Psychiatric genomics - a double-edged sword?
While genomics alone may not generate a diagnosis or wide-scale treatment, it may help us better understand psychiatric disorders
News articles

New 'Genomics in Medical Specialties' resources launched
Information for neurology, clinical genetics and gastroenterology has been added to our collection of resources for specialists