Manchester health board plans to cut IVF to one cycle
NHS Greater Manchester is consulting on a proposal to harmonise the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles offered across the region, meaning a reduction in cycles for some residents...
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Image by Sílvia Ferreira, Cristina Lopo and Eileen Gentleman via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a single human stem cell embedded within a porous hydrogel matrix (false colour).
Mice, pigs and humans: chimaera research at the ISSCR conference
Novel types of chimaeric pig embryos and chimaeric mice, containing both human and animal cells, have been reported at an international conference...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
23andMe fined by UK regulator over data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office has fined 23andMe more than £2 million following a large scale cyber attack for failing to protect users' data...
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Pharmacogenomic testing launched in Scotland
A genetic test is being investigated to determine whether it can be used to personalise and improve the treatment of a wide variety of NHS patients...
Image by Sílvia Ferreira, Cristina Lopo and Eileen Gentleman via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts a single human stem cell embedded within a porous hydrogel matrix (false colour).
Blood vessel organoids support blood flow and tissue healing
Blood vessels grown in the lab in five days helped to restore blood flow and reduce tissue damage in mice...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Polygenic tests rolled out across UK private sector
Private health providers across the UK will offer a genome-wide genomic test to assess long-term health risks...
Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Professors recognised in honours list for services to science and genetics
Professors Edith Heard, Tilli Tansey, Caroline Ogilvie and Robin Ali were all recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List, for services to science and genetics...
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Image by Peter Artymiuk via the Wellcome Collection. Depicts the shadow of a DNA double helix, on a background that shows the fluorescent banding of the output from a DNA sequencing machine.
Podcast Review: DNA Trail – The promise
The eight-part series follows BBC journalist Laura Ancell and her mum, Jayne, as they navigate what becomes an epic search for family, identity, and the truth...
Event Review: How Can We Enable Ethical and Inclusive Research to Thrive?
Dr Natalie Banner is host to researchers and participants of the EPPiGen Project to explore the realities of being ethically prepared in the era of genomic medicine...
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Sequencing the genomes of newborn babies: What led to the UK Government's plans?
by Sarah Norcross
With news of UK Government plans to offer whole genome sequencing for all newborns, learn about the in-depth explorations of public, professional and patient views that have already taken place...
#Misinformation: Infertility advice and social media
by Dr Tanveer Dhanoya and 1 others
Infertility is often a deeply emotional and isolating experience, and it's no surprise that many people turn to the internet for answers. But how good is the information they find there? Dr Tanveer Dhanoya and Mr Kuga Vigneswaran found out ...
FILM: Our Future Health, UK Biobank, Genomics England – Exploring the Impact
by BioNews
This film documents a PET event about the different approaches of the UK's largest genomics projects, and the impact of these projects on healthcare, research and society...