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A DNA helix. Courtesy of NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute.

Whole Genome Analysis Solves Medical Mystery in One Family, Comes Nearer to Routine Use

Thursday, Mar 11, 2010

For the first time, researchers have used whole genome sequencing to achieve a molecular diagnosis in a family with a genetic disorder. The results suggest that in the near future, genome sequencing could become a routine part of medical care, both to diagnose rare disorders and help estimate the risk of common disorders.