Francis Collins on Personalized Medicine

So, what’s in it for me? That question probably crossed many minds five years ago following the news that scientists had successfully assembled the first draft of the human genome — the genetic blueprint of a human being. The answer for most of us was ”not much."

What a difference five years can make. Today, we are witnessing a
revolution in the understanding of health and disease, spurred on by
the sequencing of the human genome and the subsequent creation of a map
of human genetic variation. And, like most historic movements, this
revolution has been given a name: personalized medicine.

Francis S. Collins. Personalized medicine: A new approach to staying well. July 17, 2005

July 26, 2005 | Filed Under future-healthcare, medicine, preventiveprospective-medicine, sequencing-cost

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Even if you didn't know it before this moment, getting a personal copy of your genome sequence is a lifestyle choice that you may want to consider.

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