Expanding the Utility of Exome Sequencing in Preventive and Population Genetics.
Expanding genetic screening to whole populations could identify people at risk for rare preventable genetic diseases before symptoms appear.
This study examines expanding clinical exome sequencing applications to preventive genomics and population-level genetic surveillance, potentially enabling identification of individuals at risk for preventable rare genetic diseases. Relevant to rare disease watchlist via genomic screening infrastructure.
What the study was
- Study design
- Original research (population genetics exome sequencing study)
- Population
- Population genetics cohort (Greece)
- Category
- Genomics/Precision Medicine
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- American journal of medical genetics. Part A
Why it surfaced
Relevant to rare disease early identification via genomics; sample size and specific findings not accessible from abstract. Medium confidence classification.
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