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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Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.
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