Genetics and Genomics

Genetics and genomics are scientific fields studying the genetic makeup of living organisms. Genetics deals with the study of genes, their structure, function and variants, while genomics studies the interactions between genes, their functions and the effect of these interactions on the organism. Both genetics and genomics are used to understand the role of an individual’s genetic makeup in the development of diseases and to identify possible therapeutic treatments. In addition, genetics and genomics are also used in agriculture to produce better crops, in forensics to identify criminals, and in the development of personalized medicine.