Genetics Breakthrough: Promising new era of ethnic diversity-informed tests and treatments

Scientists have unveiled the first draft of a genetic blueprint that more accurately reflects diversity in the human population.

They say the major advance could open up a new era of genetic-based tests and treatments to everybody, regardless of their ethnic origin.

#genetics #dna #skynews

[maxwellthomas]

why is everything about diversity. i understand however this being about it, but why is it all focused on the diversity or not the medicine.

[AnyKeyLady]

But is it available on the NHS? US healthcare vs UK NHS vs UK private care. Means zero if not used in NHS care for all.

[eh]

Even within amazingly non-diverse populations (OK kinda inbred) like Ireland & Scotland, recognising genetic diversity can be crucial.
Someone predisposed to haemochromotosis could be knocked out of kilter by the iron in a multivitamin: someone predisposed to MS might possibly avert it with the vitamin D innthe same pill. These countries have world record incidences of these conditions.

[thomasocarroll]

Recently found out i have adhd via 23 and me, been trying to figure out what was wrong with me for a long time even got misdiagnosis with phycosis twice. This will save alot of people being on the wrong medication like i was which is just as dangerous.

[jogianni]

.1% is just that forget your news flash