Ranking personal genomes according to their likely health cost
How to create a system that ranks human genomes and what to do to avoid discrimination.
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Personal Genomics Zone [Letter to readers]
Rebranding this blog to Personal Genomics.Zone: new mission and values!
Sequencing a deceased relative genome to learn about own health risks
DNA sequencing of my relative who passed away 4 years ago.
Personal Genomics Worrisome Incapacity to Deliver Tangible Goods
Why is not personal genomics having a tangible effect in the health of the normal population? Read here why.
A Genome Blogger Manifesto -Revisited
Genome blogging refers to the sharing of experiences, results and data relative to a person’s genome. Normally, the information shared belongs to the blogger him/herself, but at times it belongs to other people (related or not) who provide their explicit consent to share personal data and views. Genome […]
Taking Genomics Personal
Genomics is transforming the way we do health and even the way we will live our life. It is thus high time for this “personal” blog to focus even more on the technological, ethical, social and scientific challenges upon us. My personal blog started in 2008, as a […]
Interview at Cambridge TV
In this interview I talk about the current understanding of our personal genomes, my work at Repositive and my recently published book ‘Perfect DNA’.
2 for the Price of 1 @ Festival of Genomics London 31st Jan 2017
I am doubly privileged to give two presentations at the Festival of Genomics London on January 31st. 12.25-12.50 – A family experience with open-access personal genomics Track: Whose genome is it anyway Venue: Theatre 4 Here I will be exploring the current boundaries by which an ordinary family […]
The Role of Personal Genomics in Precision Medicine
The way I understand Personal Genomics is when one sequences/genotypes his/her genome outside of the clinical setting, usually using direct-to-consumer genetic test providers. The usefulness of personal genomics data is being disputed among clinicians when applied to healthy individuals, that is, individuals that are not affected by a […]
#PerfectDNA #Book Now On Sale at Kindle!
With great pride I am happy to announce that the Perfect DNA book is now available on sale on Kindle. For all of you based in the Cambridge area, we will be celebrating the launch of the Kindle version of the book at the Cambridge Social Ventures Christmas party tonight […]
