This video is about whole genome sequencing. What is a genome? What are the basics of how whole genome sequencing works? What can you learn about yourself if you have your genome sequenced? And what are the possible benefits and risks? You may be considering having your genome sequenced for clinical, research or personal reasons. Or maybe you are just curious and want to know more about this technology. This video is designed to help you understand what whole genome sequencing is and what it can do for you. It was developed by researchers from Mount Sinai's Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences and the Department of Emergency Medicine with funding from the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, with valuable input from several community consultants, patients and others from across the Mount Sinai community.
• Visit the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences: http://ow.ly/f8saW
• Visit the emergency medicine department: http://ow.ly/f8sfq
• Visit the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine: http://ow.ly/f8sjU

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