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Are fitbands the future of genetic research?

28-Jan-2016

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Cheaper DNA sequencing technology has provided a deluge of genetic data gathered from hundreds of thousands of people.

Challenge is to determine how much genes or lifestyle contribute to health.

Bio-monitoring devices could provide the vital statistics to geneticists.,

Soon will track track blood pressure and blood sugar levels as well as movement and heart rate.

Combining the power of genetic analysis with bio-monitoring could spot the earliest signs of illnesses.

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Stanford University

Private research university, one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions

Stephen Montgomery

Associate Professor at Stanford University.

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