Genomics Education explores in this article, how primary care and genomic testing could align, and the pivotal roll this combination could play in the future.
The 90S study, was a collaboration between the Institute of Cancer Research, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and a private GP practice, all in London. During this study, people had their entire genetic code read from samples taken at a GP practice to assess the potential benefits of screening for gene faults that increase the risk of disease.
Researchers used whole genome sequencing to analyse the entire genetic code of the people attending their GP practice, and reported on around 600 separate genetic changes known to be associated with disease, or in some cases affect how patients respond to or metabolise certain medicines.
