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Index of genome use cases.

Genetic analysis, engineering and synthetic genomics use cases:

  • parental tests,

  • genetic compatibility tests,

  • manufacturing of insulin for diabetes,

  • genetic diseases risk, check genetic disorders, genetic predispositions

    just to enlist some (after GenePlanet):

    • diseases: alzheimers disease, asthma, atrial fibrillation, breast cancer, celiac disease, colorectal cancer, gallstones, glaucoma, heart attack, hypertension, lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, prostate cancer, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, restless leg syndrome, skin cancer, venous thromboembolism,
    • traits and talents: eye colour, episodic memory, muscle structure, nicotine addiction, pain sensitivity, malaria resistance, norovirus resistance, alcohol metabolism, caffeine metabolism, lactose intolerance, baldness, earwax type, learning from mistakes, bitter taste perception,
    • medicament response: clopidogrel, metformin, omeprazole, perindopril, statins, warfarin,
  • genetic diseases risk of our children,

  • products on demand (for example: a fuel),

  • criminology,

  • crimes, genorrism, creating biological traces that points to innocent person,

  • personalized medicine, preventive healthcare,

  • ...

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