Tag Archives: Genetic Future

Is it Ethical to Genetically Sequence Kids if There’s No Immediate Health Concern?

John West is very familiar with whole genome sequencing (WGS). He was a general manager with Illumina after they acquired [...]

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Will 23andMe Find Which Genes Make You a Life-Long Athlete?

Back in October, 23andMe generated a little PR buzz by examining the genetic codes of 100 current and former NFL [...]

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Get Your Entire Genome From Complete Genomics For $5000

It’s getting progressively cheaper to sequence your entire genome. Earlier in June, Illumina announced it would provide sequencing for close [...]

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Genetic Testing of Chinese Children: Fraud and Future

Depending on who you ask the genetic testing of children is a nightmare, a science fiction ploy, or a day [...]

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