Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots. It requires the CYP2C19 liver enzyme to work. Variations in your DNA can reduce this enzyme’s function, making the drug less effective and increasing the risk of serious cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes.
Hereditary Cancer Awareness Week is a valuable reminder that family history matters. NHS genetic testing is available for many people at higher risk, but not everyone will meet the criteria for testing on the NHS. If this has happened to you, it does not mean your concerns are not valid. It simply means you may need another route to get the information you are looking for.
Since the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) recommended targeted prostate screening for men aged 45 to 61 who carry a BRCA2 gene change and have a family history of specific cancers in May 2026, there has been a rapid increase in the number of Hereditary Cancer tests requested. Learn why…
The first in a new series of blogs explaining in more detail how the Gender Reveal test works begins with the most common question “what if the result is inconclusive?” What does that mean. Learn more about what causes it.
Two new non-invasive diagnostic technologies can be used in the NHS while further evidence is generated to speed up the diagnosis of endometriosis in primary care. Read more…
This case study reveals the importance of getting BRCA testing to potentially avoid a cancer diagnosis. It is a sad reality that many people do not qualify on the NHS but are unknowingly carrying a variant putting them at higher risk of cancer.
Ever wondered what Foetal Fraction is in NIPT? Let us help with: why it matters, why is it so important, what is a “normal” foetal fraction, what factors can affect it, and what to do with an inconclusive result.
Alpha-gal syndrome is an allergy to red meat and meat products that you can develop after getting bitten by a tick. Symptoms can be mild to severe. This unusual allergy can now now be detected with the new ALEX3 Allergy test…
Learn more about non-invasive prenatal testing, the various options available, and how to select the best test for your needs as expectant parents. It is not “just another” blood test. The implications of the result are huge, and accuracy and reliability are paramount.
Suffering from psychological stress could further increase cancer risk if you already have a genetic predisposition to the disease, according to new research. The stress hormone cortisol increases the risk of breast and prostate cancer in people with BRCA mutations.
The Forensic Genomics Innovation Hub proudly attended the recent BSACI Annual Conference as leading provider of molecular allergology testing services to Healthcare specialists. Read more about the event.
Have you been prescribed Tamoxifen? Did you know that genetic testing can identify how your body processes the medication. Are you getting the full benefit from the Tamoxifen or is your DNA leaving you at a higher risk of your cancer recurring?