61 Questions
What is the total number of genes in genomics (DNA)?
25,000 genes
Which method is NOT mentioned for genomic analysis?
Proteomics
What is the number of mRNA's in transcriptomics (RNA)?
100,000 mRNA’s
What is the number of proteins in proteomics?
1,000,000 proteins
Which study design was used to identify genetic factors influencing quantitative traits in the Korean population?
Genome-wide association study (GWAS)
For which traits did the replication of promising GWAS signals in Korean samples identify six previously unknown loci?
Pulse rate and systolic blood pressure
Which gene is mentioned in association with pulse rate?
GJATL
Which chromosome and gene/gene region showed convincing associations with waist-hip ratio?
Chromosome 7q31 - FAMIC gene
Which loci were identified as influencing bone mineral density at multiple sites?
Chromosome 7q31 and chromosome 7pld
What can the use of genetic information regarding common diseases lead to?
Improved diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches
What is the potential impact of genetic information on patient behaviors?
It can change patients' behaviors in ways that lead to improved health
What is the aim of personalized medicine?
To provide an individualized approach to patients
What type of study design is commonly used in the prediction of complex diseases using multiple genes?
Genome-wide association study (GWAS)
What is the potential impact of genetic information on preventive approaches?
It can lead to improved preventive approaches
What approach does the use of genetic information lead to in patient care?
An individualized approach to patients
What can the use of genetic information lead to in terms of diagnostic approaches?
Improved diagnostic approaches
What are haplotypes compiled from?
Adjacent SNPs inherited together
What is the main focus of the UK's 100,000 Genomes Project?
Rare diseases, some common cancers, and infectious diseases
What does personal genomics involve?
Deducing an individual's entire genetic code through SNP analysis or genome sequencing
What do genome-wide association studies aim to find connections between?
Heritable phenotypes and whole-genome genotypes
What is the primary methodology of GWAS?
Collecting phenotypic information, extracting DNA, genotyping, and analyzing results
What do SNPs track when used for predisposition to disease analysis?
Genetic variations
What is the purpose of the 1000 Genomes Project?
Refine the HapMap catalog and identify gene variants associated with disease susceptibility
What is the role of genetic variation in evolution and disease?
Underlies adaptive changes in evolution and can also cause disease
What do haplogroups represent?
Groups of people sharing similar SNPs on chromosomes
What is the focus of the UK's 100,000 Genomes Project?
Rare diseases, some common cancers, and infectious diseases
What are haplotypes used for in migration studies?
Tracing migration routes based on unique tag SNPs
What is the aim of the 1000 Genomes Project?
Refine the HapMap catalog and identify gene variants associated with disease susceptibility
What percentage of the human genome is still unsequenced?
8%
What is the estimated range of protein-making genes in the human genome?
20-40 thousand
What do types of polymorphisms such as SNP and CNV contribute to?
Genetic variation and disease
What does the International HapMap Project aim to define?
Genetic variation patterns across different populations
What technique involves the comparison of complete genome sequences of different species?
Comparative genomics
What is the primary focus of the HapMap project?
Understanding genetic variation across different regions of chromosomes
What is the aim of exploring the human genome using techniques such as Sanger sequencing and exome sequencing?
To understand genetic information
What is the approximate number of SNPs two random individuals have in approximately 2,200 nucleotides on a part of chromosome 7?
2
What does comparative genomics help researchers understand?
Evolutionary conservation and genetic differences within and between species
What did the HapMap project use to efficiently tag common variants?
SNPs
What poses challenges in genetic information?
Redundancy, meta-stability of genes, and factors like intron-exon variation, alternative splicing, and sequencing errors
What is the percentage of the human genome that possibly contains errors?
0.3%
What percentage of the human genome is still unsequenced?
8%
What is the estimated range of protein-making genes in the human genome?
20-40 thousand genes
What is the aim of the International HapMap Project?
To define genetic variation patterns across different populations
What is the purpose of comparative genomics?
To study evolutionary questions and genetic variations
Which type of polymorphism is important in genetic variation and disease?
Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
What techniques are involved in exploring the human genome?
Sanger sequencing, targeted genotyping, international genome-wide genotyping, exome sequencing, and genome sequencing
What did the HapMap project use to understand genetic variation across different regions of chromosomes?
Haplotypes and tag SNPs
What populations did the HapMap project test to guide the selection of SNPs for common variants?
CEU, CHB, JPT, and YRI
How many SNPs do two random individuals have in approximately 2,200 nucleotides on a part of chromosome 7 when comparing DNA sequences?
About two SNPs
What still presents challenges in understanding genetic information?
The human genome
What is the aim of the Philippine Genome Center?
To apply genomics and bioinformatics in various fields for the benefit of Filipinos and humanity
What is the vision of the Philippine Genome Center?
To become a leading center of excellence in gene discovery and genomics research
What do genomics and high-throughput technologies provide breakthrough solutions for?
Medicine, agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and biodiversity
What is genome annotation?
The process of attaching biological information to sequences
How many DNA base pairs does the human reference genome have?
3.05 billion
What are some of the programs and projects of the Philippine Genome Center?
Coconut genome project, shrimp path genomics program, and dengue virus kit
What is the primary focus of the Philippine Genome Center?
To provide access to state-of-the-art tools for genomic research and bioinformatics
What is the role of high-throughput technologies in the Philippines?
Creating applications specifically optimized for the Philippines
What is the significance of identifying genes in the genome?
It is a challenge more than a decade after the completion of the human genome project
What is the aim of the research program-driven agenda of the Philippine Genome Center?
To achieve a leading position in the country, region, and the world
What is the potential impact of the Philippine Genome Center's work on the academic and research infrastructure of the country?
Strengthening the academic and research infrastructure
Study Notes
Genomic Studies and Human Disease
- Haplotypes are compiled from adjacent SNPs inherited together
- Haplotypes are used to trace migration routes based on unique tag SNPs
- Haplogroups are groups of people sharing similar SNPs on chromosomes
- The 1000 Genomes Project aims to refine the HapMap catalog and identify gene variants associated with disease susceptibility
- The UK's 100,000 Genomes Project focuses on rare diseases, some common cancers, and infectious diseases
- Personal genomics involves deducing an individual's entire genetic code through SNP analysis or genome sequencing
- Genetic variation underlies adaptive changes in evolution and can also cause disease
- Genome-wide association studies aim to find connections between heritable phenotypes and whole-genome genotypes
- GWAS involves scanning markers across genomes to find genetic variations associated with specific diseases
- SNPs are used to track predisposition to disease by analyzing whole-genome samples for genetic variations
- GWAS methodology includes collecting phenotypic information, extracting DNA, genotyping, and analyzing results
- Genome-wide association studies utilize genotyping chips to analyze genetic variations influencing quantitative traits in populations
Philippine Genome Center and Genomics Research
- The Philippine Genome Center aims to apply genomics and bioinformatics in health, medicine, agriculture, biodiversity, forensics, and industry for the benefit of Filipinos and humanity.
- The center's vision is to become a leading center of excellence in gene discovery and genomics research that effectively translates knowledge into applications beneficial to Philippine society.
- The center aims to implement and promote a research program-driven agenda in identified priority areas of national need and competitive advantage to achieve a leading position in the country, region, and the world.
- It also aims to train future scientists, researchers, and experts in genomics and bioinformatics to strengthen the academic and research infrastructure of the country.
- Genomics and high-throughput technologies provide breakthrough solutions for fields such as medicine, agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and biodiversity, with a focus on creating applications specifically optimized for the Philippines.
- The Philippines faces significant scientific and business challenges in creating a sustainable genomics facility, but historical successes and challenges of genomics and high-throughput technologies offer potential solutions.
- The Philippine Genome Center has programs and projects in health, biodiversity, and ethnicity; agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and forestry; and computational genomics and systems biology.
- Genome annotation is the process of attaching biological information to sequences, and identifying genes is still a challenge more than a decade after the completion of the human genome project.
- Researchers have been filling in incompletely sequenced parts of the human reference genome for 20 years and have now almost finished it, with 3.05 billion DNA base pairs.
- The Philippine Genome Center's programs and projects include the coconut genome project, shrimp path genomics program, and dengue virus kit, among others.
- The center also works on genome annotation, identifying elements on the genome, and attaching biological information to these elements.
- The Philippine Genome Center aims to provide access to state-of-the-art tools for genomic research and bioinformatics to strengthen the academic and research infrastructure of the country.
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