Stanford scientists are planning to comb through the complete genetic makeup of 100 people with unexplained hereditary conditions or “mystery” diseases, hoping for answers that have been long-elusive for some patients and may even guide treatment.
At the very least, scientists say, the in-depth analyses will contribute to broader understanding of the complex ties between DNA and health.
The work is a pilot project that marks the first time Stanford has made whole genome sequencing – a process that unveils a person’s complete DNA map – available to patients outside of a research setting.
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