Genomics 101: How can genomics help us understand cancer?

By Florence Cornish on 21 Jan 2026

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain why genomics is vital to help us understand cancer.

Genomics 101: What are dominant and recessive genes?

By Florence Cornish on 8 Dec 2025

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain the meaning of dominant and recessive genes, and how they are different from each other.

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Genomics 101: DNA, genes, and chromosomes, what's the difference?

By Florence Cornish on 20 Oct 2025

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain the difference between DNA, genes and chromosomes.

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Genomics 101: What is bioinformatics?

By Florence Cornish on 8 Sep 2025

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain the term ‘bioinformatics’, and how it is used in health research.

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Genomics 101: Are genetic conditions always inherited from parents?

By Florence Cornish on 6 Aug 2025

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we answer the question: Are genetic conditions always inherited from parents?

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Genomics 101: What does no primary findings mean?

By Florence Cornish on 3 Jun 2025

In this series, ‘Genomics 101’, we go back to basics and explore some of the most important topics in genomics. In this blog, we explain the meaning of ‘no primary findings.’