Beethoven’s genome sequenced from locks of his hair
22 March 2023A Cambridge scientist has played a leading role in sequencing Ludwig van Beethoven’s genome, revealing clues to the composer’s health and family history.
Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new clues to causes of cancer
21 April 2022DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from NHS patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.
The microbiologist tackling humanity’s next biggest killer
17 November 2021Since childhood Stephen Baker says he had a grim fascination with poo. He caught the bug for microbiology and spent 12 years in Vietnam researching bacteria that cause diarrhoea. Stephen thinks that antibiotic-resistant bacteria is likely to be humanity’s biggest killer in the future. But says that if we keep doing the science, we have hope.
Whole genome sequencing increases diagnosis of rare disorders by nearly a third
04 November 2021Whole genome sequencing from a single blood test picks up 31% more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests, shortening the ‘diagnostic odyssey’ that affected families experience, and providing huge opportunities for future research.
Track and trace in Sierra Leone
30 September 2021Professor Ian Goodfellow played a crucial role in helping to bring the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone to a close in 2014. His team's work helped inform technology used today in the majority of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing, which is keeping us safe in the current pandemic.
Cambridge researchers awarded the Millennium Technology Prize
18 May 2021British duo Professor Shankar Balasubramanian and Professor David Klenerman have been awarded the Millennium Technology Prize for their development of revolutionary DNA sequencing techniques.
Hunting for COVID-19 variants
22 March 2021Professor Sharon Peacock explains the story behind the UK's world-leading SARS-CoV-2 genomics capability.
Rapid genome sequencing and screening help hospital manage COVID-19 outbreaks
14 July 2020Cambridge researchers have shown how rapid genome sequencing of virus samples and enhanced testing of hospital staff can help to identify clusters of healthcare-associated COVID-19 infections.
Genomes front and centre of rare disease diagnosis
24 June 2020Cambridge-led study discovers new genetic causes of rare diseases, potentially leading to improved diagnosis and better patient care.
Cambridge to spearhead £20million alliance to map spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
23 March 2020The University of Cambridge is to take a leading role in a major national effort to help understand and control the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) announced today by the Government and the UK’s Chief Scientific Adviser.
