Mysore/Mysuru: The quest to understand the genetic basis of human health has given rise to the field of Medical Genetics that has vast practical applications from the use of its results in the legal battle like paternity testing to the discovery of new therapies for genetic diseases.
The rare genetic disorders though not treatable, early diagnosis will help to improve the quality of life and extend the life span. Genetic variations are responsible for many human diseases and understanding the contribution made by these genes for the development of diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, etc., is quite fascinating and has led to the development of novel treatment modalities.
