Comment
On a regular basis, members of the ESRC Genomics Network issue comment on hot topics in the field of genomics.
11 January 2012 - The hidden costs of personalised medicine?
Michael Morrison reflects on healthcare and the high-tech revolution
27 November 2011 - The patenting of human embryonic stem cells
Research fellow Dr Michael Morrison considers the ruling by the European Court of Justice on stem cell patents.
28 October 2011 - Innovation: Lost or found in translation
Personal reflections by Professor Steve Hughes, Co-director of Egenis.
15 January 2011 - What next for NIPD?
Egenis Senior Research Fellow Dr Susan Kelly reflects on the current state of prenatal genetic diagnosis.
13 October 2010 - Genes, context and ADHD
Ginny Russell looks at new research claiming a genetic link with ADHD.
15 September 2010 - Wheat Genomes: Chinese Spring lifts gloom
Co-director Steve Hughes gives a cautious welcome to the sequencing of the wheat genome.
29 June 2010 - The lost decade?
Egenis co-director Steve Hughes's thoughts on 10 years of human genome sequencing.
16 March 2010 - Non-invasive prenatal genetic testing - a moral maze?
Dr Susan Kelly explores the implications of the deleopment of new forms of prenatal tests for genetic disorders.
28 October 2009 - Testing times
Susan Kelly reflects on a rise in prenatal diagnoses of Down's
31 March 2009 - Put 'Darwinism' aside
Let's celebrate Darwin, then let him go, says John Dupré
04 February 2009 - David Attenborough’s Darwin
Read our review of the opening programme in the BBC's Darwin-fest.
01 February 2009 - Buyer Beware
Egenis Communications Officer Claire Packman wonders if consumers of genetic tests are always clear what they're getting.
31 October 2008 - Close Watertight Doors!
Egenis Co-director Steve Hughes reflects on drought tolerance in crop plants.
17 October 2008 - New, ‘safer’ test for Down Syndrome
Egenis Senior Research Fellow Dr Susan Kelly answers some of the questions the proposed new test raises.
25 September 2008 - Evolution and creationism in schools
Professor John Bryant comments on the furore following a talk at the Festival of Science.
15 July 2008 - Statins for obese children
Dr Hannah Farrimond questions whether overweight children should be prescribed statins.
20 June 2008 - The Government wants a renewed debate on GM foods
Egenis Director Professor John Dupré heeds the call.
22 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Egenis Communications Officer Claire Packman considers the topic from a lay perspective.
07 April 2008 - Health screening for the over-40s
Dr Hannah Farrimond considers the issues surrounding government plans to screen the over-40s.
