Influencing Policy

  • 19 March 2020

    The duty of care: a genetic balancing act?

    Genetic testing is becoming a standard part of UK healthcare, with plans to expand its use. But who does this information belong to, and who decides who it is shared with?

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    17 January 20195.3 min read

    Developing a view on Brexit

    Sarion Bowers, Policy Lead at the Sanger Institute, reflects on how Brexit will affect science.

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    13 March 20153.8 min read

    Patience is a virtue for tolerant bacteria

    13.03.15 How do microbes develop a tolerance to antibiotics? Research into the genetic mechanisms suggest it’s something of a waiting game, explains Kate Baker

  • 28 January 20154.5 min read

    Can sharing your personal data protect your freedom?

    28.01.15 Proposed EU limits on data use will limit genetic research, which relies on enormous data sets. Does preventing the sharing of personal data for research really serve the public’s interest, asks Sarion Bowers

  • 17 December 20142.7 min read

    Getting to know you

    17.12.14 Your genome can tell you a great deal about your future health but, asks Anna Middleton, how much should researchers be required to tell you?

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    12 December 20143.3 min read

    Understanding the impact of genomic data

    12.12.14 Genome sequencing is now available to all. Can our current genetic counselling service deal with the fallout, asks Anna Middleton

  • 3 November 20144.4 min read

    Open season in science

    03.11.14 Research has become more publicly available than ever before. Sarion Bowers explores the benefits and dangers of open access