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eGPLearning Podblast Personal Genomics Special Shownotes

In this episode, Andy describes his experience of using the 23andme’s personal genetics service. We discuss his impressions, both positive and not so positive as well as privacy concerns and what the future might hold for personal genetics and how General Practice might be involved. We also explore the use of the BNF clinical app.

eGPlearning Podblast is a health tech talk by two Nottingham based GPs covering recent topics, useful clinical apps, and interviews with primary care health tech innovators.

Hosted by Dr Hussain Gandhi (@drGandalf52) and Dr Andrew Foster (@drawfoster).

Shout outs:

@sonaliKinra, @ncgpaNottm, @nottsLMC

Gandhi update (1.50)

Fasting in Ramadan is not easy

Podcasting for innovait - the @rcgp AiT journal - check out the latest episode shortly with @doctormayur and @dr_zo

Thank you to all the #eGPlearners for helping with rebranding of @egplearning

Andy update (3.00)

On @nottstv talking about GP plus extended GP services in Nottingham.

App review: BNF Smartphone App (4.00)

https://www.bnf.org/products/bnfbnfcapp/

HANDI (Handbook of Non-drug interventions) website (10.00)

A useful collection of non-drug resources for clinicians and patients. 

Down to our Personal Genomics (10.30)

• Definition: “Personal genomics or consumer genetics is the branch of genomics concerned with the sequencing, analysis and interpretation of the genome of an individual”

Who are 23andMe?

US based startup founded 2006.

Direct to consumer personal genome testing

CEO Anne Wojcicki used to be married to google’s Sergy Brin, google an early investor

Spit in a tube and they will analyse your genetic material, mitochondiral and chromosomal and present the results

They give you the opportunity to:

• See an ancestory report
• Find genetic relations (who want to be found)
• See a report about inherited traits - baldness, unibrow….
• Be aware of genetics risks for serious health problems

The process?

• Order the kit - £79 Ancestory, £149 full service
• Register account
• Spit in a tube and post back
• Wait 2-3 weeks
• HumanOmniExpress-24 format chip - partial SNP (single nucleotide polymorphisms) looks at parts of the genome known to vary between individuals.
• Get an email saying results are ready
• Look at results.
• Can see
  • See an ancestry report
  • Find genetic relations (who want to be found)
  • See a report about inherited traits - baldness, unibrow….
  • Carrier