Genomes & Medicine

Question 0

Drug rescue

Answer 0

Involves small molecules and biologics who development was abandoned before they could be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Question 1

Direct to consumer (DTC) genetic testing

Answer 1

Genetic tests that are marketed directly to consumers via television print advertisements, or the internet). Most DTC services determine if a person has disease risk alleles that are often present in the general population

Question 2

Drug repurposing

Answer 2

Involves small molecules and biologics approved to treat a disease or condition to see if they are safe and effective for treating other disease