What happened in 2018 that changed genetics?

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In 2018, scientists figured out a new way to think about genetics that just blew my mind.
Before this revolution, all the genetics was what we call Mendelian genetics. Mendelian genetics is like Mendel's gene that causes a P to be wrinkled.
Geneticists can now explain how some people have a disease like cystic fibrosis by looking at a million different changes in their genome.

Can you predict your future health using genetics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore advances in genetic testing, polygenic risk scores, and the future of genetics with geneticist Dr. Stuart Kim.

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