article on genome sequencing

[apperception]

Cool article on using the genome to pinpoint the cause of diseaseTwo research teams have independently decoded the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their diseases. The approach may offer a new start in the so far disappointing effort to identify the genetic roots of major killers like heart disease, diabetes and

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[mysteena]

Henry Gates, Jr. had a PBS special last week, Faces of America. He and his father both had their entire genome sequenced. I can't help but wonder who paid for that. PBS, Harvard, Gates himself? It was interesting. The company who did his genome sequencing presented the results to him on an engraved jump drive, very fancy. I suppose if you paid $50,000 for the data, the least they can do is give you a gold-coated jump drive.

[apperception]

Maybe they were part of the same group that had their genomes sequenced for free in exchange for making the results public.

[mysteena]

I'm sure you're right. He did mention that his dad was the oldest person to ever have his genome sequenced, and that his genome would be studied for years to come.

[apperception]

They weren't part of the group I was thinking of. You can view that group here.