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Why whole genome sequencing can improve child cancer treatments | UK News
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Decoding the entire genetic sequence of a child’s cancer should become standard practice in the NHS. That’s according to researchers who found it improved care in many cases – and provided more benefits than current tests. Doctors studied the whole genome sequence of cancers in 281 children. In nearly a third of cases, it provided…
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Sell NHS medical records to fund cutting-edge treatments, Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague say | UK News
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Sir Tony Blair and Lord Hague have issued a joint call for NHS medical records to be sold to fund the development of cutting-edge treatments. Britain’s former prime minister and the ex-Conservative leader have produced a report of more than 40 recommendations on regulation and state support, to help the UK remain at the forefront…
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Major genetics breakthrough could herald new era of tests and treatments reflecting ethnic diversity | Science & Tech News
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Scientists have unveiled the first draft of a genetic blueprint that more accurately reflects diversity in the human population. They say the major advance could open up a new era of genetic-based tests and treatments to everybody, regardless of their ethnic origin. The current “official” DNA code of the human species, which was published as…
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BioNTech cancer treatments deal is a coup for the government and a challenge for the NHS | Science & Tech News
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BioNTech has signed a deal with the UK government to enrol up to 10,000 patients in clinical trials by the end of 2030 for personalised cancer therapies. The deal is a big win for the UK, yet new cancer treatments will only work if the NHS does. Vaccines based on mRNA were the standout success…
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Scientific breakthrough could help develop new hair loss treatments | Science & Tech News
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New hair loss treatments could be developed thanks to a scientific breakthrough in Japan, researchers say. The team, spanning a number of universities in the country, has been studying the process of hair follicle growth, hoping their work might contribute to the making of regenerative medicines. A study published in the journal Science Advances reveals…