East Genomics
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New genomic testing provides vital diagnosis for severely ill babies
More than a third of severely sick babies referred for rapid whole genome sequencing receive vital genetic diagnosis in latest study across the East of England.
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More than 100 children with cancer across the East of England benefit from whole genome sequencing
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Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new causes of cancer
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More than 100 children with cancer across the East of England benefit from whole genome sequencing
In a significant milestone, more than 100 children with cancer from across the East of England have had their tumours tested by whole genome sequencing (WGS) and interpreted by scientists in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), to help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
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Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new causes of cancer
Cambridge analysis of more than 12,000 tumours from NHS patients has found DNA evidence of over 50 new potential causes of cancer.
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Genetic study gives new insights into severe Covid
The world’s largest genetic study of critically-ill Covid patients, involving more than 200 treated at Addenbrooke's, reveals extensive insights into the disease.
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Family share Eilidh's story on Rare Disease Day
Raising a child with a rare or little understood condition is a major challenge for parents.
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Whole genome sequencing improves diagnosis of rare diseases and shortens diagnostic journeys for patients, according to world first study
A world-first scientific study has shown that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can uncover new diagnoses for people across the broadest range of rare diseases investigated to date
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Whole Genome Sequencing helps doctors treat Daniel’s rare cancer
Sport-loving schoolboy Daniel is back on the football pitch following precision treatment of a rare kidney tumour