First study of the genomic architecture of the human placenta
The human placenta has a genetic structure resembling that of a tumour and has many of the gene mutations found in childhood cancers, according to scientists...
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Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
Determining the order of every base in an organism's genome. Differs from genotyping, which only looks at a specific subset of genetic variants.
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The role of genomic sequencing in the COVID-19 pandemic
Monitoring of the COVID-19 pandemic has relied heavily on genomic sequencing, but experts warn more needs to be done to control the virus...
Correlation and Causation: What Can Genetics and Genomics Tell Us about COVID-19?
Session three of the Progress Educational Trust (PET) annual conference explored the genetic and genomic links to susceptibility to severe COVID-19...
Genetic variants linked to severe COVID-19 identified
Five genes associated with the development of critical illness in patients with COVID-19 have been identified...
New National Genomic Healthcare Strategy, Genome UK: does it go far enough?
The UK Government recently published a new genomic healthcare strategy. In doing so, it envisages creating the most advanced genomic healthcare system in the world and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in genetics and genomics...
National Genomic Healthcare Strategy: a view from Genomics England
Genomics is revolutionising the way we think about healthcare. This is perhaps a bold statement to quote from the National Genomics Healthcare Strategy but one I am fully invested in...
Oesophageal cancer detection may be accelerated by genome sequencing
A statistical model that uses genomic data to calculate which patients are most likely to develop oesophageal cancer eight years before diagnosis has been developed...
Why we need root and branch fertility law reform
We are currently experiencing powerful digital, artificial intelligence, genomic science, epigenetic and human reproductive revolutions. These will increasingly blur the lines between the physical, digital and biological spheres...
Gene behind major cause of women's infertility found
A gene that plays a key role in causing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been discovered, and could lead to better disease prediction and treatment...