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Targeted Next-generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Pipeline to Evaluate Genetic Determinants of Constitutional Disease
Published on: April 4, 2018
Genomics and Discrimination in New Zealand Health and Life Insurance
Andrew N Shelling1, Harry G Fraser2, Kimberley Gamet2
1Centre for Cancer Research/ /Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku, and Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology and Reproductive Sciences Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences University of Auckland Auckland New Zealand.
Abstract:
The use of genomics offers substantial benefits to society by revolutionising approaches to healthcare and personalised medicine. It enables early detection of genetic predispositions to various diseases, allowing for proactive and tailored treatment plans, access to clinical trials, and improved health outcomes. Additionally, genomic testing plays an important role in focusing research activity by advancing our understanding and knowledge of molecular contributions to diseases and driving innovation in medical science. 'Genetic testing' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'genomic testing' but they have different meanings. Genetic testing examines the functioning and composition of single genes. Genomic testing can be defined as a more complex test that analyses or provides interpretation of information about a single gene or genes, RNA, or chromosomes, with the addition of other types of molecular testing. The use of the term 'genomic testing' is future proofing our use of this type of information, as we are moving from a single gene test (genetic testing) towards more complex and nuanced methods (genomic testing).
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