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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
1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicineA whole lot more than just one genetic mutation determines whether and how disease develops.lvcandy/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images

Genetic 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...

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