Genetic Diversity and Disease Susceptibility

• Other Authors: Liu, Yamin (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Medical genetics; cancer, pharmacogenetics, polymorphisms, molecular markers, drug development, pharmacokinetics
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Polymorphism or variation in DNA sequence can affect individual phenotypes such as color of skin or eyes, susceptibility to diseases, and response to drugs, vaccines, chemicals, and pathogens. Especially, the interfaces between genetics, disease susceptibility, and pharmacogenomics have recently bee...