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How comprehensive NGS-based pharmacogenomics testing can improve variant detection and support safer, more confident decision-making

Pharmacogenomics has transformed how clinicians reduce adverse drug reactions and optimise therapy. But real-world implementation still faces significant limitations. What […]

Patient perspectives: The chromosomes that NGS forgot 

Scientific progress is often viewed as an unqualified good: faster sequencing, cheaper tests, and cutting-edge genomics tools seem to promise […]

Precision medicine: The good, the bad, and the things no one talks about – A conversation with Rameen Shakur

Ahead of the Festival of Genomics and Biodata, we spoke with Professor Rameen Shakur, who reflects on the real-world impact […]

Patient perspectives: The chromosomes that NGS forgot – Extended Q&A with Allison Watson

FLG: Tell us about your background and what set you off on this journey.  First and foremost, I’m mum to David, who’s now 28. He has a […]

The power of patient advocacy: FoGCast with Jillian Hastings-Ward

The very first episode of FoGCast is out now!  We’re kicking off with an incredible guest: Jillian Hastings-Ward MBE – […]

Sample Preparation for NGS – A Comprehensive Guide

Original guide published in July 2021. Updated August 2024. Introduction Sample preparation is the process of getting DNA ready for […]

Which NGS DNA Library Prep Kit should you choose?

Editorial Note (May 2025): Please note that updates and recent developments since the 6th edition are now reflected in the […]

How-to: NGS Quality Control

Check out the new 2025 Edition of our Sequencing Buyer’s Guide. Thanks to the introduction of high-throughput next generation sequencing […]

The largest genetic study of suicide attempt identifies genetic underpinnings

In the largest genetic study of suicide attempt to date, researchers have identified a region of the genome containing variants […]

A longstanding mystery: How do identical twins arise?

Scientists have discovered DNA methylation differences that are unique to identical twins, helping to unravel the exact molecular events that […]