Episode 10- Genomics and BNF

Contact us and share your opinioneGPLearning 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 easyPodcasting for innovait - the @rcgp AiT journal - check out the latest episode shortly with @doctormayur and @dr_zoThank 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 testingCEO Anne Wojcicki used to be married to google’s Sergy Brin, google an early investorSpit in a tube and they will analyse your genetic material, mitochondiral and chromosomal and present the resultsThey give you the opportunity to:See an ancestory reportFind 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 serviceRegister accountSpit in a tube and post backWait 2-3 weeksHumanOmniExpress-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 readyLook at results.Can seeSee an ancestry reportFind genetic relations (who want to be found)See a report about inherited traits - baldness, unibrow….Carrier status<