Medical Genetics: Predictive Medicine
Medical Genetics: Predictive Medicine
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What is medical genetics?
Medical genetics is the field of medicine that pinpoints hereditary diseases through the analysis of an individual's genes. This field utilizes the study of genetic information for bettering the lives of those with gene alterations that cause diseases including birth defects, cancer genetics, connective tissue disorders, and more. (1.2)
What is predictive medicine?
An area of medical genetics, predictive medicine is the preventative measure of pre-diagnosing genetic diseases by estimating their probabilities and approaching and eliminating the ailments early.
Latest News and Updates on Predictive Medicine
U of L Center for Predictive Medicine is bringing rise to Predictive Medicine through their current progress in:
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Molecular and cellular biology of microbial pathogen life cycles and host responses
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Development and application of small animal models for study of infectious diseases
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Discovery of antimicrobial & antiviral therapeutics and vaccines (1.3)
