Human genetics studies individual genes, their role and function in disease, and their mode of inheritance. Genomics refers to an organism's entire genetic information, the genome,and the function and interaction of DNA within the genome, as well as with environmental or nongenetic factors such as a person's lifestyle. Characterization of the human genome in genomic studies has supported genetics to elucidate the etiology, pathogenesis of the disease, and improve therapeutic interventions and outcomes. The impressive advances in genetics, genomics, and health care information technology have significantly increased the wealth of knowledge. It is helpful in medical practice and play a prominent role in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.<ref>J. Larry Ja meson, Peter Kopp. Principles of Human Genetics. In Harrison’s principles of internal medicine. 19th edition. Pg. 425. </ref> | Human genetics studies individual genes, their role and function in disease, and their mode of inheritance. Genomics refers to an organism's entire genetic information, the genome,and the function and interaction of DNA within the genome, as well as with environmental or nongenetic factors such as a person's lifestyle. Characterization of the human genome in genomic studies has supported genetics to elucidate the etiology, pathogenesis of the disease, and improve therapeutic interventions and outcomes. The impressive advances in genetics, genomics, and health care information technology have significantly increased the wealth of knowledge. It is helpful in medical practice and play a prominent role in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.<ref>J. Larry Ja meson, Peter Kopp. Principles of Human Genetics. In Harrison’s principles of internal medicine. 19th edition. Pg. 425. </ref> |