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Data shows incidental findings most frequent in cancer risk genes

A study using Electronic Medical Records and Genomics Network have tracked the frequency and type of secondary or incidental findings […]

“Our geneticist could only find three published articles about the GRIN1 gene at the time” – Interview with Jillian Hastings Ward, Chair of the Participant Panel at Genomics England

Jillian Hastings Ward is Chair of the Participant Panel at Genomics England. The Panel acts as an advisory body to the Genomics England board to ensure that the data collected by the 100,000 Genomes Project is being used for the best interests of the participants.

FoG 2020 Presentation Rona Strawbridge, University of Glasgow: Genetics of suicidal behaviour: novel findings, relation to psychiatric disorders and impact on completed suicid

Since completing my PhD, I have been using genetics to try to understand complex diseases. Much of my career has […]

World of Genomics: Egypt

Original World of Genomics: Egypt article written by Shannon Gunn, October 2021. Updated by Lyndsey Fletcher, June 2023. For the […]

Alcohol use disorder linked to gene splicing

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer. Alternative splicing of RNA controls the flow of genetic information from DNA to protein, […]

The Festival of Genomics and Biodata: An interview with Serena Scollen, ELIXIR

At the Festival of Genomics and Biodata, we are lucky enough to be joined by some of the biggest names […]

World of Genomics: Ghana

The Republic of Ghana, also known as Ghana, is home to diverse wildlife and incredible nature destinations, including the largest […]

Ovarian cancer subtypes point to tailored treatments

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer. Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed late and can be difficult to treat. A study […]

Cell-based study corrects fragile X syndrome

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer. A new paper published in Cell describes an approach to correct the genetic defect […]

World of Genomics: Brazil

Original article written by Shannon Gunn, 2021. Updated by Lyndsey Fletcher, 2023. In this week’s World of Genomics, we travel […]