A major challenge for genomics is to provide clinical benefits to the genetically diverse human population. Genome science has achieved a catalog of mutations and informative SNPs. Next-generation sequencing is rapidly delivering thousands of complete human genomes, but understanding and applying genomic knowledge remains a daunting undertaking. These challenges and opportunities for genomic medicine were central themes of the Golden Helix Symposium held in Turin, Italy, 18–21 April 2012.
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The Golden Helix Symposium was supported by the Compagnia di San Paolo and jointly organized by G. Patrinos, P. Fortina and F. Innocenti (http://www.goldenhelixsymposia.org/thesymposia/upcomingsymposia/ 2012_golden_helix_symposium_april_1821_2012.html).
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Kricka, L., Di Resta, C. Translating genes into health. Nat Genet 45, 4–5 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/ng.2510
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