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Personalized genomic information: preparing for the future of genetic medicine

Nature Reviews Genetics volume 11, pages 161–165 (2010)Cite this article

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The falling cost of sequencing means that we are rapidly approaching an era in which access to personalized genomic information is likely to be widespread. Here, four experts with different insights into the field of genomic medicine answer questions about the prospects for using this type of information. Their responses highlight the diverse range of issues that must be addressed — ranging from scientific to ethical and logistical — to ensure that the potential benefits of personal genomic information outweigh the costs to both individuals and societies.

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  1. Alan E. Guttmacher is at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 31 Center Drive, Room 2A03, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2152, USA. guttmach@mail.nih.gov,

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  2. Amy L. McGuire is at the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, Baylor College of Medicine, Room 310D, One Baylor Plaza, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. amcguire@bcm.edu,

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  3. Bruce Ponder is at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0RE, UK. bruce.ponder@cancer.org.uk,

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  4. Kári Stefánsson is at deCODE genetics, Sturlugata 8, IS-101 Reykjavik, Iceland. kstefans@decode.is,

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Guttmacher, A., McGuire, A., Ponder, B. et al. Personalized genomic information: preparing for the future of genetic medicine. Nat Rev Genet 11, 161–165 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrg2735

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