Genomics|Update|Non Communicable Diseases ► Reviews, News and Commentaries

Genomics|Update|Non Communicable Diseases

Volume 34  Number 7  February 19-26, 2015

Reviews, News and Commentaries

Liquid Biopsy - Fast DNA-sequencing machines are leading to simple blood tests for cancer, MIT Technology Review

Beyond the genome
Nature Editorial 2015 February 18

Huge epigenomic map examines life's impact on our genes, New Scientist, Feb 18

Genetics education sees uptick in curricula, by Meghan Ross, Pharmacy Times, Feb 17

Mastering the clinical development of personalized cancer medicines, by Karen Honey, Cancer Research Catalyst Blog, Feb 17

Stealth research: Is biomedical innovation happening outside the peer-reviewed literature?
John P. A. Ioannidis, JAMA, February 17, 2015

Sudden Adult Death Syndrome: the genetic screening that saves young lives, by Ronan McGreevy, Irish Times, Feb 17

Translating Personalized Genomic Medicine: Evidence, values, and health policy, by Yvonne Bombard, Video Presentation, CADTH 25th Anniversary Lecture Series 2014, You Tube 

Consultations on screening for genetic disorders in the UK, PHG Foundation, Feb 16

Genes tell only part of story, by Abigail Zuger, M.D., New York Times, Feb 16

Commentary: we need to be better prepared for a technological future.
Mesko B BMJ. 2015 Feb 10;350:h279.

Decision aids that really promote shared decision making: the pace quickens.
Agoritsas T et al.  BMJ. 2015 Feb 10;350:g7624.

Meeting notes: Small thoughts on large cohorts, Matt Might, February 2015

DNA and data – a combined revolution in healthcare. Advances in both genomic and digital technologies bring both opportunities and challenges for the health sector, Genomics Education, National Health Service UK blog post, Feb 9