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Genomics to roll out predictive clinical test across UK

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Abigail Beaney June 18, 2025 Share Copy Link Share on X Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Genomics CEO Professor Sir Peter Donnelly with Justin Ash, CEO of Spire Healthcare. Image credit: Genomics. Oxford-based company Genomics is launching its Health Insights test across the UK, which will be used to predict and prevent diseases.

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EHMT2’s Role in Prader-Willi Genomic Imprinting

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In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications , researchers led by Wang, Cheng, Lim, and colleagues have uncovered critical insights into the role of EHMT2 in the regulation of genomic imprinting associated with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Mechanism of EHMT2-mediated genomic imprinting associated with Prader-Willi syndrome.

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Stanford Researchers Identify Missing Yew Tree Enzymes Crucial for Producing Common Cancer Drug

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However, the yew’s vast and convoluted genome, which dwarfs typical bacterial chromosomes with around 50,000 genes, obscures the precise genetic components fueling Taxol biosynthesis. Future applications may unlock novel pathways for synthesizing valuable compounds ranging from nutraceuticals to biofuels.

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Near-Infrared Activated Chemically Induced CRISPR

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In a groundbreaking advancement poised to revolutionize the field of gene editing, researchers have unveiled a near-infrared (NIR) light activatable chemically induced CRISPR system, marking a pivotal step toward precise, spatiotemporal control of genome engineering.

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Fine-Mapping Sharpens Bipolar Disorder Gene Targets

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In a landmark advance that promises to reshape our understanding of bipolar disorder, researchers have employed cutting-edge genomic mapping techniques to pinpoint the genetic underpinnings of this complex psychiatric condition with remarkable precision. The ethical and societal dimensions of this research are equally profound.

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National Heart Centre Singapore and Mayo Clinic Join Forces to Propel Cardiovascular Care and Research

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This unprecedented collaboration seeks to leverage deep clinical insights and cutting-edge technologies to reshape the future landscape of cardiovascular medicine, with a particular emphasis on Asian populations, whose unique clinical profiles present both challenges and opportunities rarely addressed on a global scale.

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Evolving Deaminase Hotspots for Precise Cytosine Editing

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In the rapidly evolving field of genome editing, precision remains the cornerstone for advancing therapeutic potentials and broadening biological understanding. The ability to selectively target pathogenic alleles without collateral cytosine modifications marks a critical step forward for patient-tailored genome surgery.