Information and advice given to patients and their relatives affected by, or at risk of, a genetic condition. An explanation of risks and options may include the findings of specific genetic tests.
Have you thought about buying an ancestry DNA test as a gift this Christmas? In this article, genetic counsellor, Sara Levene, explains why you should think again…
The growing relevance of genomics in midwifery led the NHS North West Genomic Medicine Service Alliance to hold a webinar on the subject...
Dr Charlotte Douglas, genomics project manager at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health discusses genomics in paediatric healthcare and is keen to hear from members that have an interest in genomics and related fields...
Prenatal genetic test results need to be communicated better, according to the US Food and Drug Administration...
This event was the last in a five-part series hosted by the Progress Educational Trust. Included for discussion were the impact of whole genome sequencing at birth on the healthcare workforce in the UK, how to manage consent and data, and the risks and benefits…
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Genomics England's Newborn Genomes Programme is a pilot study exploring the potential benefits, practicalities, and challenges of offering whole genome sequencing (WGS) for all newborn babies...
As a non-clinical research scientist, it can become commonplace to forget the practical reality of your work, so listening to 'Charlotte Raven on Life with Huntington's disease', an episode of the Bunker podcast, came as a stark reminder of the impact of neurodegenerative diseases…
Non-invasive prenatal testing uptake in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighbourhoods of the Netherlands is significantly lower than in other parts of the country...
The Institute of Genetics and Cancer at the University of Edinburgh virtually hosted their seventh genetic eye disease conference in June 2021, connecting geneticists, clinicians and researchers from the Medical Reseach Council Human Genetics Unit...
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