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Here, you will find resources that help explain genetics, genomics and genomic testing. Some of this material was developed by Australian Genomics, specifically for Australians. Other resources have an international focus and highlight genomic trends in other countries. 

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Whole genome sequencing and you

This video gives an introduction to the genome and some information relating to genomic medicine. The focus is on healthy individuals rather than those with rare diseases or cancers. The video is quite long.
Source: Icahn School of Medicine (USA)
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What you need to know about pharmacogenomic testing

This brochure provides information about pharmacogenomic testing. Note: the information in this brochure may not apply in Australia.
Source: Mayo Clinic (USA)
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Whole exome sequencing

This brochure provides information about a specific type of genetic testing called whole exome sequencing. Note: the information relating to insurance may not be the same in Australia.
Source: Iowa Institute of Human Genetics (USA)
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An introduction to DNA, genes and chromosomes

This factsheet provides a very detailed introduction to genetics, with some diagrams. This is a good resource if you are looking for a lot of detail to digest at your own pace or to discuss with your healthcare professional.
Source: Centre for Genetics Education NSW Health (Australia)
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FAQs about rare diseases

This webpage answers FAQs about rare diseases.
Source: National Human Genome Research Institute (USA)
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Genetic services and testing

This webpage discusses what the positive and negative impacts might be of having genetic testing. The information is a starting point and should be discussed further with your healthcare professional. Note: some of the information relating to insurance may not be relevant in Australia.
Source: Genetic Alliance (UK)
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What is pharmacogenomics?

This webpage provides information about pharmacogenomics, specifically about what pharmacogenomics is and provides some examples.
Source: PHG Foundation (USA)
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Insurance

This webpage discusses how insurance can be affected by genomic testing. Note: this information was developed for the UK and for a specific project where most people participating are healthy, so some of this information may be different in Australian and depend on what your genetic/genomic test is for.
Source: Genomics England (UK)
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Variations in the genetic code

This factsheet is about how each person has differences in their genes and what they mean. This is a good resource if you are looking for a lot of detail to digest at your own pace or to discuss with your healthcare professional.
Source: Centre for Disease Education NSW Health (Australia)
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