Genome sequencing for healthy individuals

Trends Genet. 2013 Oct;29(10):556-8. doi: 10.1016/j.tig.2013.08.005. Epub 2013 Sep 11.

Abstract

Genome sequencing of healthy individuals has the potential to lead to improved well-being and disease prevention, but numerous challenges remain that must be addressed to realize these benefits and, importantly, these benefits must be equitable across society.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Behavior
  • Genome, Human / genetics*
  • Health Services Accessibility
  • Health*
  • Healthy Volunteers*
  • Humans
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA*