Human Genome

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  • The genome of an organism is its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA
  • A genome is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins
  • In genomic sequencing the sequence of nucleotide bases can be determined for individual genes and entire genomes
  • Computer programmes can be used to identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes
  • To compare sequence data, computer and statistical analyses are required. This is referred to as BIOINFORMATICS
  • An individual's genome can be analysed to predict the likelihood of developing certain diseases
  • Pharmacogenetics is the use of genome information in the choice of drugs
  • An individual's personal genome sequence can be used to select the most effective drugs and dosage to treat their disease (personalised medicine)