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CRISPR gene editing: Promise, risks, and regulation

CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and CRISPR-associated (Cas) proteins were first characterized as part of bacterial immune def...
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Pharmacogenomics testing: Safer dosing and reduced ADR risk

Pharmacogenomics, also known as pharmacogenetics, is a field of research dedicated to investigating how an individual's genetic makeup influences their response...
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Can ALS be Caught Early: Unravelling the Detection of ALS

In this blog, we're exploring whether ALS can be caught early, including the tests that may be used in order to diagnose ALS, and if there are any measures that...
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Drug target discovery: Genetic data to clinical trials

The success of any precision medicine program depends on the quality of the target it pursues. A well-validated genetic target shapes everything downstream: whi...
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VUS genetics in clinical trials: Managing uncertainty

When an individual undergoes genetic testing, they often expect to find definitive answers about their genes. However, around 20% of genetic tests identify vari...
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Genetic data sources for drug discovery teams

Genetic data is now central to how drugs are discovered, developed, and brought to patients. For teams designing precision medicine programs, understanding wher...
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Understanding the modern genetic testing landscape

In the world of healthcare, genetics is ushering in a new era of personalised insights that are transforming how we approach healthcare. Our latest report, “The...
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Eight genetics podcasts to follow for DNA and genomics

Genetics is no longer confined to research labs. It shapes how diseases are diagnosed, how therapies are developed, and how patients are identified for clinical...
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Genetic testing regulations for trials: Overview of the US, UK, and EU

Genetic testing has become a central eligibility mechanism in modern clinical trials. As genetically stratified programs expand across rare disease and oncology...
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Exploring genetics in clinical research: A comprehensive guide

Genetics is reshaping the landscape of clinical research, and our latest whitepaper, "Guide: Genetics Essentials for Clinical Research Professionals," offers a ...
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