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Genetics

We are all products of our genes, and Genetics is a major focus of NDM research. Our podcasts on genetics look at a variety of projects, including the study of some common and less-common inherited af... Read more

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Gastrointestinal cancers

Gastrointestinal cancers

Dr Claire Palles studies whole genome sequencing data and targeted analyses with the aim of discovering genetic variants... Read more

30 Nov 2016

4mins

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Rare neurological disorders

Rare neurological disorders

Chorea-Acanthocytosis: ChAc is a rare progressive neurological disorder caused by mutations in a very complex gene. Dr A... Read more

4 Feb 2016

8mins

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Computation and genetics

Computation and genetics

Resistance to drugs in bacteria can be aquired by swapping genes between individual bacteria. Computer programs develope... Read more

7 Jan 2016

4mins

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The Evolution of the Genome

The Evolution of the Genome

Computational and stastistical methods help us understand evolution as well as genetic disease. Professor Gerton Lunter ... Read more

2 Dec 2015

5mins

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DNA replication and Cancer

DNA replication and Cancer

DNA replication and Cancer The process of DNA replication is complex, and mistakes can lead to genome instability. Surve... Read more

10 Dec 2014

7mins

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Big Data

Big Data

Over the past decade, data-driven science has produced enormous sets of data. The convergence of statistics and computer... Read more

10 Dec 2014

6mins

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Human Genetics

Human Genetics

Professor Peter Donnelly tells us how genetics helps us to understand common diseases and develop new drugs. Understandi... Read more

9 Jul 2013

5mins

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Psychiatric Genetics

Psychiatric Genetics

Every psychiatric disorder has a genetic contribution. Although anxiety and depression are very common diseases, current... Read more

21 May 2013

4mins

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Statistical Genetics

Statistical Genetics

Professor Gil McVean tells us how statistical genetics helps us understand and treat disease. Genomic technology and sta... Read more

17 May 2012

7mins

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Specific Language Impairment

Specific Language Impairment

Dr Dianne Newbury talks about the contribution of genetics to specific language impairment. Specific Language Impairment... Read more

14 Nov 2011

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