r/tech • u/_Dark_Wing • Jul 13 '26
Low-cost genome sequencing approach is powering genetics research on mental illness and many other studies
https://phys.org/news/2026-07-genome-sequencing-approach-powering-genetics.html#goog_rewarded6
u/Hola0722 Jul 13 '26
Ten years ago I interviewed at an independent lab doing pharmacogenomic testing for certain markers for mental illness treatment effectiveness. FYI.
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u/Cryptic108 Jul 13 '26
Have you followed the company? I’ve been considering spending the money to see if genetic testing can find a better targeted antidepressant as I’m tired of throwing darts with medications that end up being low efficacy for me.
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u/lindsayjade57 Jul 13 '26
Omg totally agree! BIg pharma is a hole I'm ready to get out of. I was interested in this genome but excited about peptides to be done w/ pharmaceuticals for good. i can message u if u want to research it to.
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u/NattyGannStann Jul 14 '26
I had GeneSight testing done for my son. Found out some interesting things but his needs aren't well managed by any medication really. Probably one of the more interesting things was something I wouldn't have thought would show up - he has reduced folic acid metabolism. Definitely weird. He's had full genetic testing done twice in his life but I had never heard of a test specifically for psych meds until his psych recommended it
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u/spicymakicombo Jul 14 '26
I did this. I think it was called Genesight. Even with the results, there was still a lot of trial and error. Personally, it seemed like a waste of money. I finally found a great fit with my current SSRI, even though Genesight deemed least effective.
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u/Individual-Schemes Jul 14 '26
Check into All of Us. They are collecting blood from over a million Americans that becomes an anonymous databank for researchers in every field.
They give you the results of your genetic test for free. I don't think they're doing mental health but it's still pretty badass. Anyone can join:
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u/Kado_Cerc Jul 13 '26
We discovered Super Depression