Personal genome

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The Age of the Personal Genome

Decoding the human genome is no longer an unreachable feat worth billions. New sequencing technology allows to fully sequence a human genome within a few days and for a few thousand dollars. That is as of today, but very soon the cost is expected to go down to about one thousand. This has tremendous implications on many facets of life. This lens is about all this, and more. The personal genome is now.

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A Geneticist's Research Turns Personal
HUMAN genome sequencing is already helping researchers find new treatments for illness. Now an unusual case study suggests that the benefits of sequencing may be enhanced in combination with detailed blood tests. The case involves Michael Snyder, ...
I ain't got no alibi
By mangrist In April I attended the Genomes Environments Traits conference, along with a couple hundred other people, many of whom were and are participants in the Personal Genome Project. This was the first year that GET felt more like a coming-out ...

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  • Cumberland Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    This is a very interesting subject.

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Here Is a Human Being: At the Dawn of Personal Genomics

Amazon Price: $2.47 (as of 06/04/2012)Buy Now

What's all about the buzz of personal genomics? A well informed and up to date guide to know the facts and the myths