Using DNA extracted from blood, tissue or skin samples, researchers looked for 566 mutations linked to disease, including 84 for cancer, 77 for heart conditions, and others affecting responses to medicines
Whole genome sequencing could be offered to all adults on the NHS within five years to help millions cut their risk of conditions such as cancer and heart disease, experts have revealed.
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