1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine
- Written by Santhosh Girirajan, Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genomics, Penn State
A whole lot more than just one genetic mutation determines whether and how disease develops.lvcandy/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesGenetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics, it’s usually to try to identify a disease-causing gene to help guide diagnosis and...