When you have a
skin condition or problem, your dermatologist mayhave to perform a
series of tests to accurately determine what your condition actually
is. Oftentimes, he will take a few samples of your affected skin or
in other parts of your body like your nails or hair. He will then
send these samples to a dermatopathologist who will mircoscopically
analyze them to render a diagnosis.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
The Role of Molecular Diagnostics in Medicine
Some diseases it
seems, regardless of how many precautions you take, still strike
sooner or later in life – especially if it is programmed into your
DNA. For so many years, people who have hereditary conditions could
do little but to brace for the possibility of developing the disease
and hope that there would be a cure. This is where molecular
diagnostics come in.
In this branch of
science, professionals analyze the DNA patterns of individuals as
well as their DNA's genetic content. Scientists here aim to identify
a person's or family line's DNA sequence that has or may bring about
genetic mutations that can lead to certain diseases. Moreover,
molecular diagnostic studies are also beneficial in identifying
specific strains of viruses or bacteria that cause infections.
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