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We may need a new map to properly interpret our genome

Genetic information may play an increasingly important role in the personalized preventive medicine of the future.

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Researchers at Semmelweis University highlighted that accurate interpretation of whole‑genome sequencing depends on both precise reading of billions of DNA bases and using an appropriate reference genome. Dr. Gyula Richárd Nagy noted that personalized preventive medicine could benefit from identifying disease susceptibility before symptoms appear, but current reference maps may be insufficient. A study published in GeroScience examined this gap, underscoring the need for improved genomic reference frameworks to support future preventive genomics.

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