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A link between schizophrenia and the placenta

Written by Charlotte Harrison, Science Writer. The genetic risk of schizophrenia is believed to be linked largely to genetic variants […]

World of Genomics: Hungary

Known for its rich heritage and incredible cultural sights, Hungary promises to captivate all of its visitors. From Matyó folk […]

New Study Comprehensively Maps Placental Development in Unprecedented Detail

In a recent study published in Nature, researchers have mapped placental development from start to finish. They used single-cell, spatial-omics, […]

Epigenetics and Ancestry: How Our History Shapes Who We Are

The idea that the experiences of our ancestors shape who we are today is not a novel one. In fact, […]

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 […]

Genomics week in brief: Week ending 4th February

Check out the latest Genomics Week in Brief – full of intriguing news and research from the genomics space! Top […]

A guide to liquid biopsy and non-invasive diagnosis

Liquid biopsy offers an innovative solution for the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer and other diseases. However, traditional invasive biopsy […]

RNA-sequencing of amniotic fluid cells for prenatal diagnosis of rare disorders

A team of researchers from Hong Kong have developed a proof-of-concept RNA-sequencing approach to analyse amniotic fluid to diagnose rare […]

Horizontal gene transfer shapes infant microbiome

A recent paper, published in the journal Cell, has shown how the maternal microbiome can influence the functional capacity of […]

A Spotlight On: The social and ethical implications of reproductive genetic technologies – Felicity Boardman

Felicity Boardman, Professor of Social Science in Genomics at Warwick University joins us to discuss her research into the social […]