Human genomics Flashcards
What si a genome of an organism
The entire hereditary information encoded in an organisms DNA
What is a genome made up of
Genes and other DNA seqeunces that do not code for proteins
What happens in genomic sequencing
The sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes
What is bioinformatics
Using computer technology and statistical anlysis to compare sequence data
What can an individuals genome be analysed to predict
Likelihood of developing certain diseases
What si pharmacogenetics
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
What does personalised medicine involve
involves sequencing an individuals personal genome to select the most effective drug and dosage to treat their disease
What can computer programs be used for
to identify base seuences by looking for sequences similar to known genes
What process relies on the use of computer and statistical analyses to compare genome sequence data
bioinformatics
Current research is investigating how people’s genetics affects their responses to drugs. What is this field of medicine known as
pharmacogenetics
