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BlogBreast cancer screening – debate continuesTuesday August 18, 2020A long-term study finds that offering breast cancer screening from age 40 would save women's lives. However, these findings are being contested.
BlogPolicy and priorities for genomic medicine in Hong KongThursday August 6, 2020The UK is a global leader in genomics, but other countries are increasing their focus and capability in this area.
BlogRapid exome sequencing for paediatric precision medicineSunday August 2, 2020A new paper outlines the use of rapid whole exome-sequencing (rWES) for children in Hong Kong, finding it improved clinical care and reduced costs.
BlogThe relevance of coronavirus mutationMonday July 27, 2020Monitoring the coronavirus genome for changes can provide information which could have policy implications for lockdown and social distancing measures
BlogGenomics and Artificial Intelligence – a good match?Thursday May 14, 2020PHG Foundation report examines how AI is currently being used, where things might be heading, and the challenges ahead.
BlogPutting AI to work against COVID-19Monday April 20, 2020What use AI in the face of the massively disruptive effects of a serious infectious disease outbreak?
BlogCOVID-19 and individual risk: the role of genomicsMonday April 13, 2020Why do some of us at ‘low risk’ get so ill with a viral infection that barely touches others?
BlogCitizen generated data in a pandemicMonday April 6, 2020Citizen generated data is being used to tackle the spread of coronavirus – but what are the ethical implications?
BlogNew approaches for early cancer detectionMonday March 30, 2020A new paper provides an intriguing update on recent efforts to develop blood tests to detect cancer early, by analysing ctDNA
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