Anyone had their genome sequenced?

[tres]

Bit of an odd question perhaps, but as we are in the age where cost has dropped from $5 billion to about $300, I'm tempted to give it a shot. Just out of pure curiosity.

 

[tres]

Are you talking about full genome sequencing or just DNA sequencing? I think full genome is more towards the £600 to £1,000 range.

I’ve had DNA done with 23andme. Got it when it was relatively new several years ago.

Full genome

 

[tres]

I would echo these sentiments.

@tres - how exactly does your data come back to you? Do you get the full dataset from the sequencing run back, or just their analysis of it? If it’s the former, how are you going to analyse it? The latter - how are you interpreting their analysis? Genomics is very rarely totally black and white, especially in terms of cancer genes. Lots of unknowns still to be discovered.

Those who are paranoid are very right to be, especially if you’re going through a private company. Read the terms very carefully.

Pure curiosity. You get the raw dataset, about 150Gb in size, as well as their analysis. It would be interesting to see the medical report, as I work in healthcare, but I've always had a fascination at just being able to see my genetic code. Perhaps that's the doctor & programming geek in me?

And yes, I wouldn't consider using a company that didn't have a very clear statement about privacy of your data. Some allow anonymous demographics.