But for a gene therapy to be effective, one must know
the precise gene responsible for a given individual's disorder and develop a tailored treatment.
Not exact matches
Furthermore, despite the claim that evolution has no application, phylogenetic comparisons of humans and other organisms allows us to identify the
precise location and putative function of
genes responsible for developmental disorders.
«And the bax
gene has a
precise counterpart in humans that appears to be
responsible for the decimation of eggs during menopause.»
Samples from canine patients will not only allow the researchers to identify
genes responsible for breed - specific susceptibilities (such as hemangiosarcoma in Clumber spaniels and osteosarcoma in Greyhounds), but also to translate these discoveries into new and more
precise diagnostics and therapeutics for both canine and human cancer patients.