Human Genomics Flashcards
Genome
Whole of its hereditary information encoded in its DNA
Human genome enables us to:
search gene linked to different diseases
understand disorders and their treatments
trace human migration patterns from past
Pedigree analysis
similar to family tree diagram that shows close relationships of those affected and unaffected
inheritance patterns of disease
can be done by blood test
Genomic sequencing
Process by which sequence of nucleotide bases is determined for individual genes or even entire genomes
Bioinformatics
Computer programs are used to identify base sequences by looking at sequences similar to known genes. Involves statistical analysis of sequence data.
bioinformatics can be used to
comparison of genomes from difference species in research
personal genomics and health
phylogenetic
Phylogenetic
study of evolutionary relatedness between groups of organisms
personalised medicine
identifying people who may have higher risk of certain diseases due to genes
giving advice and preventative medicine or best dosage and treatment
Pharmacogenetics
Identifying variations in person’s genome that predicts ow well person will respond to certain drugs
Identifying variations in person’s genome that predicts ow well person will respond to certain drugs
Pharmacogenetics
