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Private lab and VA discuss RNA sequencing pilot for PTSD; VA supports study with cautions
Summary
A private company and a House sponsor urged a VA pilot using RNA transcriptome analysis to improve PTSD diagnosis and monitoring; VA told the committee it supports studying RNA sequencing but raised concerns about several bill provisions and sought discussions on clinical use and protections.
A House subcommittee heard testimony from a private company promoting RNA transcriptome testing as an objective diagnostic and monitoring tool for PTSD and trauma‑related conditions, and VA officials said they support a study but want to work with the committee to resolve several bill provisions.
Representative Murphy, sponsor of the Veterans PTSD Screening Act (H.R. 3886), told the subcommittee that RNA sequencing…
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