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Polymorphisms

by | December 24, 2025 | Dictionary | 0 Comments

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...

Somatic Variations

by | December 24, 2025 | Dictionary | 0 Comments

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,...

System Biology

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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...

Drug Response

all the effects of a drug on an individual in relation to effectiveness, side effects, and adverse...

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Drug Metabolism

Drug metabolism or drug biotransformation is the process by which xenobiotics are enzymatically...

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RNA Sequencing

RNA Sequencing is a method for sequencing an entire set of RNA molecules. This method involves...

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DNA Sequencing

Sequencing DNA means determining the order of the four chemical building blocks - called "bases"...

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