Universal genome testing in newborns on horizon
“The genome is essentially every single letter on every page, every book in the genetic library,” said Dr. Chester Brown, seen here outside his Le Bonheur office on Oct. 27. “So, if you walked into a library, the genome would be everything, all books, all information in them.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
“People are starting to generate more and more data showing that, well, if you know much earlier, then you can make decisions that actually reduce costs,” Chester Brown said.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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