by Brooks | Dec 24, 2025 | Dictionary
Polymorphism, as related to genomics, refers to the presence of two or more variant forms of a specific DNA sequence that can occur among different individuals or populations. https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Polymorphism UGenome.IOMaking genomic medicine...
by Brooks | Dec 24, 2025 | Dictionary
Somatic variation refers to DNA changes (mutations) that happen in body cells (somatic cells) after conception, not in reproductive cells (sperm/egg), meaning they aren’t inherited by offspring but can affect the individual, often causing sporadic cancers,...
by Brooks | Dec 24, 2025 | Dictionary
System biology is an approach in biomedical research to understanding the larger picture—be it at the level of the organism, tissue, or cell—by putting its pieces together. It’s in stark contrast to decades of reductionist biology, which involves taking the pieces...
by Brooks | Dec 24, 2025 | Dictionary
Transporters are proteins that facilitate the movement of substances across the membrane. They can operate via passive or active transport mechanisms to maintain cellular homeostasis. https://fiveable.me/key-terms/college-bio/transporters UGenome.IOMaking genomic...
by Brooks | Nov 25, 2025 | Emerging Trends
Marlon T. Makwara & Jayden Lee, PharmD APOL1 risk variants predict rapid CKD progression and drug response in patients of African ancestry CYP3A5 genotyping guides optimal immunosuppressant dosing in kidney transplant recipients Genetic biomarkers are...
