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Background Research in the field of genomics and genetics has evolved in recent years and so has the demand of consumers who are increasingly interested in genomic prediction of diseases and various traits. The aim of this study is to identify genetic service delivery models, policies governing the use of genomics medicine, and measures to evaluate genetic services in the province of Quebec, Canada. Methods An ad hoc questionnaire was designed and administered online in 2017 to healthcare workers with good knowledge or experience in the provision of BReast CAncer genes 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2), Lynch syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia, inherited thrombophilia genetic tests, engaged in policy planning or evaluation of genetic services. A quali-quantitative analysis of the survey results was performed. Results Thirty professionals participated in the study. The delivery models are classified in five categories according to the leading role of healthcare professionals in patient care pathways i) the geneticist model; ii) the primary care model; iii) the medical specialist model; iv) the population screening program model; and v) the direct-to-consumer model. Barriers to genetic services are the coverage of genetic tests by the publicly funded healthcare system, the availability of qualified personnel, and the number of genetic centers. Regulatory oversight concerning the provision of genetic services appears to be insufficient. Conclusions Integration between genetics and the overall healthcare system in Quebec is in an early phase. Current models of genetic services require good level of genetic knowledge by all medical specialists, collaboration among different healthcare personnel, and work redistribution. The proper implementation of genomics into healthcare can be achieved through education and training, proper regulatory oversight, genomic policies, and public awareness. Copyright © 2020 Unim, De Vito, Hagan, Villari, Knoppers and Zawati.Familial hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis Type 2 (FHL2) associated central nervous system (CNS) involvement is less understood in children, especially when considering neurologic manifestations as part of the initial presentation. PF-00835231 We conducted a retrospective review of the clinical manifestations and genetic abnormality of four Han Chinese children with FHL2 who were patients at the neurology department of Beijing Children's Hospital from November 2015 to October 2018. These four patients initially manifested CNS symptoms in their disease presentation, and all four patients were misdiagnosed as having ademyelinating disease, such as acute disseminated encephalomyelitis and multiple sclerosis. Given these misdiagnoses, it is important that general physicians and pediatricians maintain awareness of the possibility of FHL2 as a differential diagnosis. These four cases included neurologic manifestations including seizures, ataxia, spasticity, gait disorder, and coma. Bilateral abnormal signals in the cerebrum, including in white matter, gray matter, and junctions were discovered. Enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in these patients showed spot or ring enhancement and/or hemorrhage. These patients all possessed a compound heterozygote mutation PRF1 gene. Whole exome sequencing analysis revealed seven different mutations (three novel mutations) spread over the PRF1 gene and a heterozygous missense mutation c.1349C > T [p.T450M] that was present in two patients. Three novel mutations, c.634T > C[p.Y212H], c.1083_1094del[p.361_364del], and c.1306G > T [p.D436Y], were discovered and through in silico analysis were discovered to be deleterious. Neurologic manifestations were the initial symptoms of FHL2 in these patients in addition to the expected leukopenia and hepatosplenomegaly. Whole exome sequencing of PRF1 for patients with similar presentations would facilitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Copyright © 2020 Feng, Yang, Li, Gong, Wu, Zhang, Han, Zhuo, Ding and Fang.Background Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (GTS) is a neuropsychiatric disorder of unknown etiology, although a major role of genetic factors has been established. Cannabis-based medicines may alleviate GTS-associated tics and variants of CNR1 gene encoding central cannabinoid receptor (CB1) are believed to be a risk factor for the development of some neurodevelopmental diseases. Our aim was to test the association of selected CNR1 gene variants with GTS. Material and Methods The cohort of GTS cases comprised 262 unrelated patients aged 3-53 years (mean age 18.3 ± 9.1 years; 204 males (77.9%), 126 (48.1%) adults defined as ≥18 years). As a control group we enrolled 279 unrelated, ethnically and gender matched individuals with no diagnosed mental, neurological or general disorder, aged 13-54 years (mean age 22.5 ± 3.0 years; 200 males, (74.1%). Both study and control groups were selected from Polish population, which is ethnically homogenous subgroup of Caucasian population. Four single nucleotide polymorphismshich is suspected to be one of the causes of GTS. Copyright © 2020 Szejko, Fichna, Safranow, Dziuba, Żekanowski and Janik.Distant hybridization leads to obvious changes in genotypes and phenotypes, giving rise to species with novel capabilities. However, the fusion of distinct genomes also polymerizes the DNA or gene variations that occur during the course of evolution. Knowledge of the early stages of post-hybridization evolution is particularly important. Here, we investigated the full-length (FL) transcriptomes and the sequences resulting from the genome resequencing of the red crucian carp-like homodiploid fish (RCC-L) and goldfish-like homodiploid fish (GF-L) derived from the interspecific hybridization of koi carp (KOC) and blunt snout bream (BSB) to provide molecular evidence for the hybrid origin of the goldfish (GF). We compared the orthologous genes in the transcriptomes of RCC-L and GF-L with those of KOC and BSB. We also mapped the orthologous genes to the common carp (CC) and BSB genomes and classified them into eight gene patterns in three categories (chimaera, mutant, and biparental origin genes). The results showed that 48.