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Brothers could be spared complications of rare genetic condition thanks to study

Early identification and surveillance could spare the boys from the life-limiting impacts of the condition.

Evening Standard · Aug 20

‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition

Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear

The Independent UK · Aug 20

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

The family were taking part in a study which is screening newborn babies in England for dozens of genetic conditions.

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025

Pancreatitis: The life-threatening reaction linked to weight loss injections

Some cases of pancreatitis have been reported to be linked to GLP-1 medicines. Here’s what we know

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Hundreds of bad reactions linked to weight loss jabs prompts new study

Academics want to see whether a potential side effect is influenced by genetic differences.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025

NHS England to screen 100,000 babies for more than 200 genetic conditions

Experts say sequencing whole genome of newborns will be ‘transformational’ in earlier diagnosis and treatment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2024

Newborns screened for genetic conditions in ‘world-leading’ NHS research

More than 500 blood samples have already been taken from newborns at 13 NHS hospitals as part of the study, with plans to scale up to around 40 units.

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024

UK Government Launches New Medicinal Study To Better Prevent Strokes

The UK government has launched a pilot project to analyse the blood samples of UK stroke patients who experience side effects to understand the roles of genetic influence in stroke prevention medicines.

International Business Times UK · Feb 20, 2024

Whole-genome sequencing data ‘can transform cancer care with tailored therapy’

Combining clinical and genomic data creates a key resource for clinicians to better predict outcomes and tailor cancer treatments, researchers say.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

More awareness is needed around genetic sight loss – expert

Inherited sight loss conditions are the most common cause of blindness in working age adults in the UK.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023