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The impact of COVID-19 on the rare disease community

For the last few weeks, we have been covering COVID-related stories, from the sequencing of the virus, the research efforts, […]

COVID-19 could cause 20% more deaths in newly diagnosed cancer patients.

A recent study conducted by UCL and DATA-CAN: Health Data Research Hub for cancer, has revealed that the COVID-19 emergency […]

Genomics against COVID-19: A summary

Last week, we asked the genomics community how they were shifting their focus to help fight the novel coronavirus. We […]

The potential role of PGx in managing experimental therapies for COVID-19

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many clinical trials have been launched to help understand the virus and any […]

New technology allows your smartphone to test your blood samples for DNA

A new technology has been developed that can use a smartphone to power a DNA detector for blood or urine […]

War against COVID-19: Genomics is on the front line

Over the course of the weekend, many mainstream articles have highlighted the importance of genomics to fight against COVID-19, including […]

6 Genomics Activities To Do With Kids

The Public Engagement team at The Wellcome Genome Campus has released some cool activities to do with the kids in their yougenome home pack!

Support for start-ups amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

Start ups and would-be entrepreneurs are likely worrying about the uncertain economy in the next few months. We have scoured the internet to try to bring you the latest information about the help and support available

SARS-CoV-2 assay cleared for clinical use in Singapore

Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority has authorised clinical use of a new test for SARS-CoV-2 according to the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR).

Genetic sequencing of novel coronavirus indicates “undetected spread” in the US

Recent analysis of the genetic sequence of the coronavirus has indicated that the infection may have spread further than we realised.