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blic after a private clinic launched the offering on Tuesday, which aims to give people a holistic understanding of their own health.


The Garvin Institute "Genome.One" lab in Sydney is offering genome sequencing to the public for the first time, which provides a prediction of whether they are genetically likely to be affected by certain diseases in their lifetime - including 30 different types of cancers, and 13 types of cardiac diseases.


The test can also check whether a patient is likely to have a negative reaction to particular types of medication Emre Can Jersey , which the institute's chief executive officer Marcel Dinger said marked a new era in tailor-made, precision medicine that best suits patient needs.


"This is the first point in time where an individual can have their whole genetic sequence mapped out and have that interpreted for them," Dinger told Xinhua.


"I think this would be interesting for many people, there are those who are curious about their genetic predispositions Douglas Costa Jersey , and that may be because of the family background, but some people may just be very interested in their health and want to know more."


The "incredible pace" of the advancement in genetic technology is one of the most exciting developments in modern healthcare, according to Dinger, who said the move from a "treatment centered approach to one focussed around prevention" is what will take healthcare to the next frontier.


The company did not confirm how many people have signed up for the 4 Daniele Rugani Jersey ,900-U.S. dollar test, but said the interest has already been considerable for a "new product," although not everyone who signs up may continue on to do the final test.


The company takes what its CEO called a "conservative approach" to testing, meaning it only reports on diseases that can be treated properly with early knowledge Cristiano Ronaldo Jersey , and Dinger believes that if one person has the test done, it might encourage their family to also be more interested in their genetic makeup and their own potential for diseases.


Such tests will be considered very normal in the future, according to Dinger, who said genetics have cemented their important place in the future of healthcare.


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