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Different forms of some genes (for example, SCN9a, 10a and 11a) are known to be genetic risk factors for some diseases - this does not seem to apply to you.

It is certain that different (currently unknown) forms of other genes will also be genetic risk factors for some diseases.

This is the big advantage of the genome sequencing project. It will not make any assumptions about which different forms of which genes "should" be genetic risk factors.

Rather, it will sequence all of the ~20000 genes in the genomes of 100000 people, looking for different forms of all of those genes. These results will allow the investigators to say "Aha, this different form of this gene is a highly-significant risk factor for this disease.", which is likely to lead to improved treatment options.

I would be cautiously optimistic (no guarantees) that the results of the project will be of benefit to you.
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