DNA Sequencing & Genotyping

DNA Sequencing & Genotyping

A laboratory process that determines the precise order of the four chemical building blocks, or bases (adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine), that make up a DNA strand. This determined sequence contains the genetic code that instructs a cell what to do and is used in various fields like medicine for diagnosing genetic diseases, in evolutionary biology to understand species relationships, and in research to identify gene functions and develop new treatments.

Test Details

Medical & Health Applications:

  • Personalized Medicine:
Tailoring treatments to an individual's genetic makeup, predicting drug responses, and identifying optimal drug dosages and risks for various conditions, including cancer, HIV, and heart disease.
  • Disease Diagnosis:
Identifying genetic mutations that cause inherited diseases and detecting microbial infections to provide a more precise diagnosis and understand disease mechanisms.
  • Cancer Research:
Studying tumor subclones, identifying cancer-causing mutations, and discovering potential drug targets for personalized cancer therapies.
  • Drug Discovery:
Identifying new drug targets, assessing drug efficacy, and accelerating drug development by providing data on drug-patient interactions. Research & Evolutionary Studies
  • Human Genome Project: Analyzing complete genomes to understand human biology and disease.
  • Evolutionary Biology: Comparing DNA sequences of different species to understand evolutionary relationships, genetic variation, and how species evolved over time.
  • Microbial Genomics: Characterizing microbial communities, studying antibiotic resistance, and identifying pathogens in infectious disease outbreaks.
  • Synthetic Biology: Designing and creating new biological parts, devices, and systems.
Forensic & Agricultural Applications
  • Forensic Science:
Analyzing DNA from crime scenes, identifying individuals in paternity cases, and identifying victims in mass disasters.
  • Agriculture:
Identifying genes for desirable traits in crops and livestock, supporting genetic modification for improved yields, pest resistance, and drought tolerance.
  • Food Safety:
Checking for the presence of genetically modified organisms in food products.

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