Personalized medicine--With the initial mapping of the human genome, scientists are moving rapidly toward the following likely breakthroughs for gene-based products and services:
> creation of an individual's genome map for a retail price of less than $1,000
> correlation of specific genes and proteins with specific conditions, such as cancers, Alzheimer's, heart disease, and diabetes, which will allow both physicians and patients to anticipate, plan for, and mitigate, if not cure, DNA-based health challenges
> development of pharmaceuticals that treat gene-based diseases, replacing surgeries and chemotherapy.
I think that this new technological innovation is very useful. Many people have problems with their health like alzheimer's or diabetes.They could be ok and healthy. It' s very important discovery.