Genomic medicine is the next big step in personalised medicine

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Genomic medicine is the next big step in personalised medicine

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DNA strand
Dramatic changes in technology now allow sequencing of unlimited lengths of DNA

Consultant in clinical genetics Alex Henderson begins a new series on genomic medicine with some background on the current service and a review of some of the issues likely to become topical in the future

Key points Genetic Health Service New Zealand provides genetic healthcare to individuals and families with, or at risk of, a genetic disorder.