Molecular Epidemiology
Molecular epidemiology is a scientific field that combines public health, genomics, and epidemiologic methods to understand the genetic and environmental causes of diseases. This field of research is important in improving public health, as it provides a better understanding of how to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases. Molecular epidemiologists use a range of techniques such as analysis of genetic material, gene mapping, and biochemical profiling to investigate the etiology, transmission and progression of diseases, as well as determine the susceptibility of individuals to different diseases. These methods are also proving useful in the identification and monitoring of health-related spread of infectious diseases, such as those caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
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