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Genetics and Genomics Medical Genetics

Genetics and genomics medical genetics is a field of modern medicine that focuses on the study of genes and their effects on human health. It combines an understanding of biology, genetics, and medical sciences to develop strategies to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. Its significance lies in its ability to ide…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🔖 ISSN 2694-1198 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Genetics and genomics medical genetics is a field of modern medicine that focuses on the study of genes and their effects on human health. It combines an understanding of biology, genetics, and medical sciences to develop strategies to diagnose, treat, and prevent illness. Its significance lies in its ability to identify genetic variants that predispose an individual to particular diseases, and to develop therapies tailored to an individual's genes. Applications of medical genetics include personalized medicine, such as genetic testing for inherited risk factors for complex disorders and for the development of gene therapies for monogenic diseases. It also provides a basis for understanding how the environment interacts with an individual's genes to produce disease and for determining preventive strategies for avoiding genetic-related health risks.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Genetic Engineering (ISSN 2694-1198).

Journal editorial board
Gabriela Roca · Germany Khalid Al-Nedawi · Canada Giuliana Giardino · Italy

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