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​Pharmacogenomics combines the science of how drugs work, called pharmacology, with the science of the human genome, called genomics.​
… drug developers usually used an approach that involved screening for chemicals with broad action against a disease. …
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Genomics is the study of all of a person's genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person's environment.
… National Human Genome Research Institute, produced a very high-quality version of the human genome sequence that is … to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Screening and diagnostic tests, however, are here. Rapid …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Advances in genomics are helping you access information about your genome from your home.
… such as for cancer [see Cancer Genomics ] and prenatal screening [see NIPT ] in which a healthcare provider orders …
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Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… anemia and cystic fibrosis are inherited in families, what screening and testing options are available, and, for some …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is transforming how we study, diagnose and treat cancer.
… predisposing a person to cancer, we have been able to make screening tests available to many more people. The specific …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is fostering an appreciation for what our DNA means for our health, identities and culture.
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Cloning describes a number of different processes that can be used to produce genetically identical copies of a biological entity.
… of animals with desirable agricultural traits, such as high milk production or lean meat. However, because cloning … that runs in the family without having to undergo embryo screening or embryo selection. Therapeutic cloning, while …