Implications of Genomics for Public Health: Workshop Summary
Institute Of Medicine / Board on Health Promotion and Disease Pr / Committee on Genomics and the Public's H
Genomics is the study of the entire human genome. Genomics explores not only the actions of single genes, but also the interactions of multiple genes with each other and with the environment. As a result, genomics has great potential for improving the health of the public. However, realizing the benefits of genomics requires a systematic evaluation of its potential contributions and an understanding of the information necessary to facilitate t...