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Curing misconceptions: where do genomics myths come from?

Genomics has, perhaps more than any other field, been plagued by misconceptions. From oversimplified explanations in high school biology classes […]

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Stinky breath, superheroes and the ‘perfect genome’ – tackling myths and misconceptions about genomics

In the latest episode of Genetics Unzipped, the Genetics Society podcast, Kat Arney takes a look at some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding genomics and genetic tests. Are mutations always bad? If you’re more like your mum, does that mean you’ve inherited more of her genes? And is there such a thing as a perfect genome? 

Women’s Health: From the Wandering Uterus to the 21st Century

Despite women making up nearly 50% of the global population, significant gender disparities in healthcare continue to be reported. Whilst […]

PPI in Research: The Patient’s Perspective

What makes someone an ‘expert’? The word can conjure up many different images. Is it someone with a PhD? A […]

Patient Perspectives: Nina Knight – Mother, Advocate and Chair of Acrodysostosis Support & Research

Nina Knight is a mother, advocate and Chair of the Acrodysostosis Support & Research Charity. Nina’s daughter, Lily, was diagnosed […]

No, testosterone does not determine your chances of success

With genetic causal inference methods, researchers showed that testosterone does not affect socioeconomic status or health in men, countering prior […]

Genetics Unzipped podcast: Genes for all – Making sure everyone benefits from genetics research

In the latest episode of Genetics Unzipped, presenter Dr Kat Arney meets some of the researchers who are working to […]

World Book Day 2021

When we read, we learn; we discover. Whether we find out about a new scientific concept or a fictional alternative […]

Mythbusters: what mRNA vaccines actually are

“The vaccine will alter my DNA!” “The vaccine will kill millions like others have done!” “Bill Gates is planting a […]

Myths and facts

Fake news and misinformation within medicine and healthcare is a serious problem. The advent and popularisation of social media has […]