The Human Genome
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what is the genome
the entirety of an organisms hereditary information encoded in it’s DNA
what is the genome composed of
genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins
what is genomic sequencing
a technique where the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes
what is bioinformatics
• the use of computer programs to identify base sequences similar to genes which are recognised • it involves the statistical analysis of the sequence data
what is pharmacogenetics
the use of genome information to decide on the choice of drug used for a person
what is personalised medicine
using an individuals personal genome sequence to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease