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The Changing Face of Newborn Screening

When a child is born, they typically undergo routine screening to check that they are healthy. In most countries, this […]

Healthy newborns offered whole genome sequencing to screen treatable rare genetic disorders

Genomics England have partnered with the NHS  to implement the Newborn Genomes Programme. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) will be used […]

Newborn genomic sequencing has no negative effect on families

A new study, published today in JAMA Pediatrics, has investigated the impact of newborn genomic sequencing (nGS) on parents. Their […]

Should the UK sequence every newborn’s genome?

Technological advances have driven the expansion of newborn screening programs over the last two decades. Now, plans are in place […]

World of Genomics: Chile

Chile is a country best known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and rich biodiversity. In this week’s World of […]

World of Genomics: Scotland

In this week’s World of Genomics, we’re braving the bad weather and taking a trip up north to Scotland. Famous […]

World of Genomics: Cyprus

The next destination on our World of Genomics tour is the island nation of Cyprus. Kípros in Greek and Kıbrıs […]

World of Genomics: Croatia

Croatia has grown into a thriving nation imbued with a rich cultural background and history. With its famous cities, stunning […]

World of Genomics: Luxembourg

In this World of Genomics instalment, we’re taking a trip to Luxembourg. The second richest country in the world, and […]

World of Genomics: USA

How can we sum up the United States of America in just a few short sentences? One of the largest […]