Genetic Health Study in Nevada - Potential to Become National Model
“The Healthy Nevada Project, a first-of-its-kind, community-based population health study combining genetic, clinical, environmental and social data, is expanding enrollment to Las Vegas. The Project aspires not only to offer genetic testing to every Nevadan interested in learning more about their health and genetic profile but ultimately, to develop and expand the Project for communities across the United States to drive positive health outcomes nationwide.”
Using the genomic technology, Helix – a visionary healthcare company, can sequence the exome – the protein portion of the entire DNA, which effects rare but complex health conditions. Performed at a lower cost than full genetics, exome sequencing has beneficial clinical outcomes. Diagnosing the genetic cause of disease for an individual provides meaningful information for both caregiver and the individual in making decisions for one’s health. In addition, the exome sequencing can predict conditions for "at-risk" family members thereby providing information to aid one in lifestyle choices.
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