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Improving Healthcare Through Genomics
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Welcome to the
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Welcome to the
South West Genomic Medicine Service

Improving Healthcare Through Genomics
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Welcome to the
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Pause of routine genetic testing services for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) type 1

15 July 2026

We regret to inform users that routine facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1) testing (FSHD Southern blotting, R74) has been temporarily paused due to an unexpected supplier issue.

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Local nurse shines light on the vital role of nurses in genomic cancer testing

01 July 2026

A Barnstaple-based research nurse is highlighting the important role of nurses in delivering genomic testing and what this means for the future of nursing.

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