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Ultra-long Read Sequencing for Whole Genomic DNA Analysis
Published on: March 15, 2019
Whole-Genome Sequencing in Healthy People
Noralane M Lindor1, Stephen N Thibodeau2, Wylie Burke3
1Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ, and Center for Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Abstract:
Recent technological advances have radically changed genetic testing from an expensive and burdensome undertaking to a rapid and less costly option for many purposes. The utility of "next-generation" sequencing has been found to establish the diagnosis for hundreds of genetic disorders, to assess pharmacogenomic variants, and to identify treatable targets within malignant neoplasms. The ready availability of genomic information has led to the question of whether there would be clinical benefit of sequencing the genome of individuals who are not seeking a diagnosis, that is, genomic screening in generally healthy people, to provide anticipatory insights for their health care. Little research has been conducted in this area. We examine the considerable unresolved scientific and ethical issues encountered when considering whole-genome sequencing of healthy people.
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