Genomics

APPLICATIONS OF HUMAN GENOME PROJECT!!

Submitted by sirisha on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 02:53
Applications of Human Genome Project: 1. Better understanding of Polygenic disorders: The single gene disorders such as Cystic fibrosis, Sickle cell anemia are known. But many of the diseases such as Cancer, Hypertension are polygenic in nature. Sequencing of such genes helps us to better evaluate the disease giving more patient specific and friendly treatment.

GENOMICS!!!!

Submitted by sirisha on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 02:33
Hello everybody, As listed in the topics of the month, I'm here to discuss about GENOMICS. Entirely new scenario in science began with the invention of Microscope, later cell, Organelles and finally major landmark is the discovery of DNA. Better understanding of genetic information was started in 1953 with its discovery.