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Study points to treatment approaches for advanced small-cell lung cancer
Having sequenced samples of advanced small-cell lung cancer, researchers have identified patterns linked to resistance to certain therapies.
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Alliance to create atlas of human genetic variants launched
The Atlas of Variant Effects Alliance will develop a map of human genetic variants to advance the understanding and treatment of disease.
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Episode 1 – Dr Sri Gopal, Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Listen along to learn more about drug development for schizophrenia from Dr Sri Gopal, Head of Psychiatry R&D for Janssen!
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Researchers reveal 3D structure responsible for gene expression
Researchers have produced the first 3D image of the Mediator-bound pre-initiation complex, key in the regulation of gene expression.
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Researchers study iPSCs to uncover genetic causes of disease
Sequencing and transcriptome data on iPSCs has been used to identify correlations between genetic variants and expression patterns.
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Platform reveals insights into cancer genomics and personalised medicine
Researchers have developed a personalised medicine platform that could advance genomic medicine research for cancer.
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Altering balance of fibroblasts could prevent spread of colorectal cancer
Researchers have found that colorectal cancer-associated fibroblasts can be altered using a gremlin 1-neutralising antibody or by overexpressing meflin.
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UK offers genomics expertise to identify new SARS-CoV-2 variants
The UK Government has said genomics expertise will be offered to countries around the world to identify new variants of SARS-CoV-2.
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SARS-CoV-2 introduced to UK more than 1,000 times before March, says genomic analysis
Researchers show that genomic tracking can be used to trace individual virus transmission lineages and could therefore be adopted for future pandemics.
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How data science is driving genomics in the pharmaceutical industry
In this article, Ramya Sriram describes how data science is driving innovations in medical biotechnology and genomics.
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New SARS-CoV-2 strain identified in South East England
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said there is a mutated form of SARS-CoV-2 that may be causing a rise in infections in South East England.
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Role of gene in metastasis of brain cancer revealed
Researchers have shown how increased YTHDF3 expression correlates with brain cancer metastases, making it a target for the condition.
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Tracking SARS-CoV-2 with genome sequencing
Researchers have been tracking SARS-CoV-2 by sequencing the genomes of virus samples collected from diagnostic testing. They hope that using next-generation sequencing (NGS) on SARS-CoV-2 will help to accurately diagnose the novel coronavirus, identify mutations and track its history. This article explores the findings of their latest study and what…
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Genetic screening to predict the risk of future diseases
The use of genetic testing has had a positive impact on patient care, bringing abundant opportunities for diagnosis or predictions of future diagnoses. Pushpanathan Muthuirulan explains how the application of genetic screening can help to customise healthcare for individuals based on their unique genetic makeup.
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Predicting COVID-19 susceptibility and severity
Recent reports suggest that both clinical and genetic risk factors may contribute to COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. Catherine Ball, Chief Scientific Officer of Ancestry®, discusses results of the company’s COVID-19 Research Study, designed to explore non-genetic and genetic associations with disease outcomes.
