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Deaf News: Just 1 in 3 deaf students in England secured two A-Levels last year, NDCS analysis reveals limpingchicken.com/2021/07/2…
Huge congratulations to my supervisor and mentor Sally Dawson on becoming Professor of Molecular Genetics of Hearing Loss @UCLEarInstitute @RNID @evidENT_UCL @ENT_AudsNews ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/po…
Really enjoyed today’s session by @GenomicsEngland discussing future use of WES in newborn screening. Will pave the way for advances in rare genetic diseases
And we are now live with our #publicdialogue on #wholegenomesequencing on #newbornscreening! Watch along on our YouTube livestream here: youtu.be/ueTu2RXXGMs and chat along using #newborndialogue
Very interesting gene therapies on the horizon.
CRISPR injected into the blood treats a genetic disease for first time sciencemag.org/news/2021/06/…
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Can loud music hurt my dog's ears? @nakedscientists tinyurl.com/yycvzbmp
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The only two reasons people ask your age is to contextualise (and therefore judge) either your looks or your achievements. There is no other reason.
Why tell ‘em? I don’t. Let people take my appearance and accomplishments on their own merits.
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Duracell debuts lithium coin batteries with bitter coating to curb accidental ingestion zpr.io/HKfeP zpr.io/HKfen
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Today we’re excited to reveal that we’re returning to our original, much-loved name of RNID.
Here's why...
actiononhearingloss.org.uk/2…
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For all those people out there considering a career as a surgeon, just letting you know I’m spending my 39th birthday (today) revising for exams 😂🤓
#JustSaying
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The Medical School opened on this day, 1st October 1828, with an inaugural lecture delivered by Sir Charles Bell, Professor of Physiology and Surgery.
Interesting association looks to be replicated on Ch. 3
The alpha release of the GWAS meta-analysis from September's data freeze is live: covid19hg.org/results/. The analysis team is still performing some quality control, so please note that some things may change. The data is available for download in genome build hg37 & 38. (1/4)
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Today I took my daughter to her for her 6 month vaccines. As a surgeon and a program director, I am ALWAYS busy. But we need to normalize taking time off for our children's appointments. We need to normalize that men can be equally involved. – at Toronto, Ontario
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"My son has always been uncomfortable with people asking about his cochlear implants so has wanted to grow his hair long. But today he decided on his own to have me cut it. I'm so proud of him for being brave and deciding to own his difference and show us all." - Mychal
Sad times for @britishswimming. Two 50m pools not reopening following #COVID19 lockdown. Home to two of the biggest swimming clubs in the UK @ealingsc and @PondsForge. Both with long track record of greatness. So much for @London2012 legacy!
