whole genome sequencing
3 statements across 1 episodes · 0 bullish · 1 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Apr 1, 2019 by George Church · across every show →
Everything said about whole genome sequencing, oldest first
Apr 1, 2019 negative
Church: Genetic testing less than whole genome sequencing gives false assurance
“Which is not, there are a very small number of companies that provide whole genome sequencing because everything else, anything less than whole genome sequencing is not medically powerful enough. Anything less than that misses, gives you false assurance.”
Apr 1, 2019 neutral
Church: Only 1% to 4% face severe Mendelian genetic risks
“It's this strange thing where one to four percent of the population will have a very big impact on their life. And the bottom line for their care providers, millions of dollars, huge impact on the whole family, if you're one of the unlucky four percent.”