The Role of Genomic and Applied Molecular Biology

Abstract

The world of genetics and molecular biology has exploded in the past 10 years. With the completion of the first phase of the human genome project, the genetic code has been deciphered. In addition, the rapid expansion of techniques, such as automated sequencing and analysis of gene arrays on microchips, has revolutionized research and will soon create a revolution in clinical medicine as well. The combination of understanding our own genetic sequence and the use of automated high-throughput technology will transform our world. In the near future, the understanding of organisms at a functional level, via proteomics, will expand our knowledge base by another order of magnitude. We start with a description of the fundamentals of genetics and move forward.