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Genome Sequencing patients
100,000 genomes will be sequenced in the United Kingdom, making the country the world leader in collecting and decoding human genomes - the complete set of people's genes - which will help scientists understand rare diseases more comprehensively and therefore develop personalised treatments.
Secretary of State for Health Jeremy Hunt said: "The breakthroughs that we are announcing today shows the UK and the NHS leading the world in genomic research, and will help ensure that people in our country will get the most advanced treatments, all underpinned by a strong economy."
Professor Mark Caulfield, Chief Scientist at Genomics England said: "The 100,000 Genome Project are delighted to be returning our first diagnoses to families with rare disease from our whole genome sequencing. More will follow over the coming months."
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