Genetics

Study of heredity and variation in living organisms.

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Practical Applications

Genetic Testing and Personalized Medicine

What is Genetic Testing?

Genetic testing analyzes your DNA to look for changes that might affect your health.

How is it Used?

  • Detecting genetic disorders before symptoms show up.
  • Predicting risks for diseases like cancer or heart disease.
  • Guiding medical treatments based on your genetic makeup.

Personalized Medicine

Doctors can now use your genetic information to choose the best medicine and dosage for you—making treatment safer and more effective.

Ethical Considerations

As genetic testing becomes more common, it's important to think about privacy and how this information is used.

Examples

  • A person learns they have a higher risk of breast cancer and takes preventive steps.

  • Doctors use a patient’s genetic profile to select the most effective asthma medication.

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