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Screening of patients’ genomes for GPs to assess disease risk ‘is feasible’

It could be “feasible” for GPs to screen patients’ genomes – DNA blueprint – in order to assess the risk of conditions like cancer and heart disease, a new study suggests. Researchers say tests can spot genetic changes that may have important ...

03 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Study reveals clues to cancer causes and potential for personalised treatment

Analysis of thousands of tumours has unveiled a treasure trove of clues about the causes of cancer, representing a significant step towards the personalisation of treatment, a study suggests. Researchers say that for the first time it is ...

21 Apr 2022 at 20:25

Baby’s life saved by rapid testing service now rolled out across England by NHS

Seriously unwell children whose doctors cannot diagnose their illness will be offered fast-tracked genetic tests thanks to a new scheme in England. Around 1,000 babies and children in intensive care will benefit each year from the ...

12 Oct 2022 at 08:19

‘Cutting-edge’ test on NHS dramatically improves cancer care for children

A “cutting-edge” test dramatically improves the care of children with cancer and could replace hundreds of other tests, an NHS trial has found. Experts are so delighted with the findings of a new study into the genetic test they ...

02 Jul 2024 at 17:10

Boy whose cancer was half the size of a lung takes part in genetics trial

Eddie Pessoa de Araujo was just six-years-old when doctors discovered a huge mass in his chest which had moved his heart towards the centre. His parents had been worried for a while that their Lego-loving son kept having ...

02 Jul 2024 at 10:00

Baby Freddie’s ‘completely out of the blue’ cancer detected by genetic screening

A baby was found to have a rare eye cancer and his sight is expected to be saved thanks to a new screening tool which is being assessed for widespread use. Families across England are taking part in a “world-leading ...

17 Oct 2025 at 12:26

Three-year-old Nathaniel’s life ‘transformed’ by improvements in genetic tests

Families of children with rare genetic conditions can get a diagnosis years faster thanks to advances in whole genome sequencing, a study has found. Whole genome sequencing provides a readout of a person’s entire ...

02 Dec 2025 at 00:01

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