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'''Genetic testing''' is a genetic term that can refer to several different types of tests:
'''Genetic testing''' is a general term that can refer to several different types of tests:
* DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
* DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
* Genetic testing to diagnose illness
* Genetic testing to diagnose illness
* Pharmacogenetics<ref name="pharmacogeneticsMSD">https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/clinical-pharmacology/factors-affecting-response-to-drugs/pharmacogenetics</ref>
* Pharmacogenetics<ref name="pharmacogeneticsMSD">{{Cite web|url=https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/clinical-pharmacology/factors-affecting-response-to-drugs/pharmacogenetics|title=Pharmacogenetics - Clinical Pharmacology|website=MSD Manual Professional Edition|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-02-23}}</ref>


==DNA sequencing for illness factors==
==DNA sequencing for illness factors==


==Pharmacogenetics==
==Pharmacogenetics==
By identifying genes which are linked to the metabolism of particular drugs or other substances, this aims to predict which drugs are best suited to individual people, and which may be potentially harmful.<ref name="pharmacogeneticsMSD" />


==Diagnosis of genetic disorders==
==Diagnosis of genetic disorders==
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[ME/CFS Severely Ill Big Data Project]]
* [[ME/CFS Severely Ill, Big Data Study|ME/CFS Severely, Ill Big Data]] Study
* [[ME/CFS Gene Study]]
* [[ME/CFS Gene Study]]
* [[23andMe]]
* [[23andMe]]
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==Learn more==
==Learn more==
 
* [https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/clinical-pharmacology/factors-affecting-response-to-drugs/pharmacogenetics Pharmocognetics] - MSD Manuals


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:09, February 23, 2020

Genetic testing is a general term that can refer to several different types of tests:

  • DNA sequencing to find risk factors associated with genes, and risk of specific illnesses in off spring
  • Genetic testing to diagnose illness
  • Pharmacogenetics[1]

DNA sequencing for illness factors

Pharmacogenetics

By identifying genes which are linked to the metabolism of particular drugs or other substances, this aims to predict which drugs are best suited to individual people, and which may be potentially harmful.[1]

Diagnosis of genetic disorders

Theory

Genetic testing cannot diagnose ME or chronic fatigue syndrome, but is being in research to help find which genes may be linked to developing the illness, in order to improve understanding of the illness and investigate potent treatments.

Evidence

Subgroup

Cost and availability

See also

Learn more

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Pharmacogenetics - Clinical Pharmacology". MSD Manual Professional Edition. Retrieved February 23, 2020.