Determining the order of every base in an organism's genome. Differs from genotyping, which only looks at a specific subset of genetic variants.
Unrepaired DNA damage lingers longer within cells than previously thought, potentially increasing cancer risk...
Bringing you PET events as a podcast. In the 22nd episode of its podcast, PET looks at the Generation Study – which is sequencing the whole genomes of 100,000 newborn babies – with Amanda Pichini, Phern Adams, Dr Chinthika Piyasena and Dr Robin Lachmann...
The latest PET event, held in partnership with Genomics England, explored how the Generation Study – which involves sequencing the whole genomes of 100,000 newborn babies – is being implemented, and the benefits and risks that may be involved...
The Generation Study – run by Genomics England, in partnership with the NHS in England – aims to sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborns, to help understand whether we can improve how we diagnose and treat actionable rare genetic conditions...
Blood samples have been collected from newborns as Genomics England embarks on its Generation Study...
Only five percent of eligible NHS brain cancer patients were able to access whole genome sequencing in 2023, an investigation of the NHS in England has revealed...
It is crucial to focus not just on scientific concerns about PGT-P, but also on broader potential consequences for those who could be impacted by the technology, explains Maria Siermann...
Over 250 genes that play a role in bowel cancer development have been identified in a new study...
Routine whole genome sequencing can improve treatment options for children with cancer, according to a recent NHS trial...
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