Unlocking Functional Genomics for Better Health Insights
22 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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Doctor Robert Whitfield discusses how functional genomics improves clinical understanding beyond symptom-based diagnosis by revealing genetic influences on pathways (e.g., glutathione and antioxidant systems). He cites this topic as a principal part of his book Sharp and argues medical education currently under-emphasizes basic genomics (single nucleotide polymorphisms and mutations), urging clinicians to consider genetic predisposition alongside lifestyle factors.










