48 Questions
How many genes are there in Genomics (DNA)?
25,000
What does Proteomics study?
Proteins
What method is used for genomic analysis mentioned in the text?
High-throughput sequencing
Which statistical method was used in the study to identify genetic factors influencing quantitative traits?
Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS)
In which population were the cohorts recruited for the study?
Korean
What is the significance level of the signal mapped to chromosome 1q32 for pulse rate?
$P = 2.9 \times 10^{-7}$
Which gene is located ~400 Lf from the coding sequence of GJATL on chromosome 6q22?
ATP2B1
Which chromosome and gene were involved in the most compelling association for systolic blood pressure?
Chromosome 12q21 and ATP2B1
Which variant showed convincing associations for waist-hip ratio?
rs1721300 on chromosome 12q24
Which gene was associated with bone density at the radius, tibia, and heel?
FAMIC
What is the significance level of the association for bone density at the radius for rs7776725 on chromosome 7q31?
$P = 1.0 \times 10^{-5}$
What term is used to describe an individualized approach to patients based on genetic information?
Personalized Medicine
What can the use of genetic information regarding common diseases lead to?
Improved health outcomes
Which statistical method is commonly used for the prediction of complex diseases using multiple genes?
Logistic Regression
What does the acronym GWAS stand for?
Genome-Wide Association Study
What is the main focus of the Philippine Genome Center?
Health, medicine, agriculture, biodiversity, forensics, and ethnicity
What is the vision of the Philippine Genome Center?
To become a center of excellence in gene discovery and genomics research
What does the Philippine Genome Center aim to implement and promote?
A research program-driven agenda on identified priority areas of national need and competitive advantage
What is one of the focuses of the center's training efforts?
Training future scientists, researchers, and experts in genomics and bioinformatics
What do genomics and bioinformatics provide solutions for?
Medicine, agriculture, and biodiversity
What is the goal of the Philippine Genome Center in relation to facilities?
To create a roadmap for building a sustainable genomics facility in the Philippines
What does the genome annotation process involve?
Identifying elements on the genome and attaching biological information to these elements
What remains a challenge in genomics research?
Identifying genes
How long have researchers been filling in incompletely sequenced parts of the human reference genome?
20 years
What is the size of the human reference genome in terms of DNA base pairs?
3.05 billion DNA base pairs
What does the precision of genomics and DNA enable?
The creation of applications specifically optimized for the Philippines
What is the percentage of uncharted territory in the human genome after it was sequenced in 2003?
8%
Which project aimed to define genetic variation across the human genome by testing populations like CEU, CHB, JPT, and YRI?
The International HapMap Project
What are the most abundant genetic variation in the human genome?
Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs)
What is the role of Comparative Genomics?
To compare genome sequences of different species to understand evolution, differences, and essential genes
What was the aim of the Human Genome Project?
To understand human genetic information
What contributes to genetic variation in the human genome besides SNPs?
Copy Number Variations (CNVs)
What do Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) occur in about every?
1 in 2,200 nucleotides
What technique is used to explore the entire human genome?
Whole-genome sequencing
How was the HapMap constructed?
By identifying SNPs in DNA samples from multiple individuals and then using tag SNPs
What is the purpose of the International HapMap Project?
To efficiently select SNPs to 'tag' common variants and understand haplotypes and genetic variation
What is the error possibility in the uncharted territory of the human genome sequenced since 2003?
0.3%
What are scientists still uncertain about despite narrowed estimates?
The number of protein-making genes
What is the main goal of the 1000 Genomes Project?
To extend and refine the HapMap catalog, with a goal to identify gene variants associated with disease susceptibility
What is the focus of the 100,000 Genomes Project?
Rare diseases, some common cancers, and infectious diseases
What is the goal of genome-wide association studies (GWAS)?
To find connections between heritable phenotypes and whole-genome genotypes
What does personal genomics involve?
Deducing a person's entire genetic code, often employing SNP analysis or full genome sequencing
What is responsible for adaptive changes underlying evolution?
Genetic variation
What does using SNPs to track predisposition to disease involve?
Databases with reference human genome sequences and technologies to analyze genetic variations
What does GWAS methodology include?
Collecting phenotypic information, DNA extraction, genotyping, and association detection using software
What are genotyping chips, such as Affymetrix 100k, 500k, and 1M chips, used for?
Whole-genome genotyping with varying SNP densities
What did a large-scale genome-wide association study of Asian populations uncover?
Genetic factors influencing eight quantitative traits
What was involved in the large-scale genome-wide association study of Asian populations?
A large number of researchers and identifying genetic factors influencing quantitative traits
Study Notes
Genomic Studies and Human Disease
- Haplotypes are compiled from adjacent SNPs inherited together, and tag SNPs are identified to uniquely identify those haplotypes
- The 1000 Genomes Project aims to extend and refine the HapMap catalog, with a goal to identify gene variants associated with disease susceptibility
- The 100,000 Genomes Project, a UK NHS-based project, focuses on rare diseases, some common cancers, and infectious diseases
- Personal genomics involves deducing a person's entire genetic code, often employing SNP analysis or full genome sequencing
- Genetic variation is responsible for adaptive changes underlying evolution, with some changes improving fitness and others leading to disease
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) aim to find connections between heritable phenotypes and whole-genome genotypes
- GWAS involves scanning markers (e.g., SNPs) across genomes of many people to find genetic variations associated with particular diseases
- Using SNPs to track predisposition to disease involves databases with reference human genome sequences and technologies to analyze genetic variations
- GWAS methodology includes collecting phenotypic information, DNA extraction, genotyping, and association detection using software
- Genotyping chips, such as Affymetrix 100k, 500k, and 1M chips, are used for whole-genome genotyping with varying SNP densities
- A large-scale genome-wide association study of Asian populations uncovered genetic factors influencing eight quantitative traits
- The study involved a large number of researchers and identified genetic factors influencing quantitative traits in Asian populations
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