Would you like to know the sequence of your genome?

The first human genome was sequenced in 2003.  In 2007, James Watson, one of the team who discovered the structure of DNA, had his genome sequenced at a cost of $1 million.  Currently a genome can be sequenced in a few weeks for under $1000, less than the cost of a chest X-ray.

But is there any benefit of having our genome sequenced?  In relation to the post on precision medicine, it may soon be a huge medical advantage to have your genome sequenced.

And with the advances in non invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), it is likely that very soon most children will be born knowing the sequence of their DNA.

Would you like to know?  Would  you pay to have your genome sequenced or would you agree to do it if it was free on the health service?

Image credit:  http://liveclinic.com/blog/technology/hopeful-future-precision-medicine/