This Month in The Journal

In Our DNA SC, a program developed to ensure that all individuals in South Carolina have access to genomic screening, recently reached an interim milestone of 20,000 participants. Over 14  months, 20,478 participants enrolled, and 13,643 samples were collected through clinical appointments, 108 community events, or at-home sample collection. A total of 1.3% of participants were found to have a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant for a CDC Tier 1 condition; 77.4% of those agreed to genetic counseling and 80.2% completed counseling.

Source: The American Journal of Human Genetics - March 7, 2024 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Alyson B. Barnes, Kylee L. Spencer, Sara B. Cullinan Tags: Editors' Corner Source Type: research