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Candidate Gene Testing in Clinical Cohort Studies with Multiplexed Genotyping and Mass Spectrometry
Published on: June 21, 2018
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Human genomics projects and precision medicine
F Carrasco-Ramiro1, R Peiró-Pastor1, B Aguado1
1Centro de Biología Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBMSO) CSIC-UAM. Genomics and Next Generation Sequencing Service. Campus de Excelencia Internacional (CEI) UAM+CSIC. Nicolás Cabrera 1, Madrid, Cantoblanco, Spain.
Gene Therapy
|August 15, 2017
Summary
The Human Genome Project (HGP) advanced medicine, driving numerous genomics projects. Personalized medicine, utilizing genome sequencing, offers tailored treatments, presenting new challenges and opportunities in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Personalized Medicine
- Bioinformatics
Background:
- The Human Genome Project (HGP) completion in 2001 revolutionized medical understanding.
- Numerous large-scale genomics projects are underway globally.
- Cloud-based data management in genomics raises privacy and security concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current human genome sequencing technologies.
- To summarize ongoing human genomics initiatives.
- To highlight clinical applications of precision medicine in diagnosis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on sequencing technologies.
- Analysis of data from ongoing human genomics projects.
- Case study examples of precision medicine's clinical impact.
Main Results:
- Advancements in sequencing technologies enable large-scale genome analysis.
- Precision medicine, integrating genomic and environmental data, facilitates tailored healthcare.
- Examples demonstrate precision medicine's effectiveness in improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Genomics research continues to expand, with significant implications for clinical practice.
- Precision medicine (P4: predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory) is transforming healthcare delivery.
- Further research and ethical considerations are crucial for advancing genomics and personalized medicine.
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