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Testing patients for just three genes could help prevent three quarters of avoidable side effects of certain medications

A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect risk is partly dependent on patient’s genes.  Of this subset of ADRs, 75% were associated with only three genes that impact how the body processes medication. Genetic testing before prescribing could therefore help…

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A New Hub for Life Sciences Startups in Whitechapel

Queen Mary BioEnterprises Innovation Centre has teamed up with Lateral and HIG to run its new incubator hub. The 37,000 sq. ft. facility will be part of a larger redevelopment project at 100-136 Cavell Street, E1. This exciting initiative is set to transform a former clothing factory into a cutting-edge life sciences facility, with a…