Unit 1-Human Genomics Flashcards
What is human genomics?
Human genomics is the study of the human genome.
What is the genome?
A genome is all of an organism’s hereditary information which is encoded in DNA.
What is a genome made of?
A genome is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins.
What does genomic sequencing mean?
Determining the sequence of an individual gene or entire genome.
What is meant by pharmacogenetics?
The use of genome information in the choice of drugs
What is personalised medicine?
An individual’s personal genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease
What are benefits of personalised medicine?
Reduced side effects.
Drugs more suitable to an individual.
Increased efficiency of drugs.
What can an individual’s genome be analysed to predict?
The likelihood that the individual may develop certain diseases.
