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Sepul Bio begins clinical trial of ultevursen for USH2A-associated RP

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This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing

Despite the knock-on effects of the pandemic, there’s been a lot going on this year in the world of research! Here are snapshots of a few stories that have appeared in the Research News section of our website in 2022.

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Autoimmune diseases are quite distinct from inherited retinal dystrophies.

Autosomal dominant inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that only one faulty copy is needed to cause sight loss.

Jenny Dewing is a postdoctoral researcher working on a Retina UK-funded project with Dr Arjuna Ratnayaka at the University of Southampton.

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Inside this edition, set yourself a challenge in 2024, plus find out about our brand new lottery.

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The project aims to develop a cost effective method of examining the entire ABCA4 gene to look for variations that might cause disease.

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Inside this edition, register now for our AI webinar on 7 December with Dr Nikolas Pontikos.

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