A powerful computer is used to develop new drugs by looking at the molecular structure and chemical composition of target cells and creating substances that will bind to certain molecules, affecting their function inside the body. What is the term for this new technology?
A. pharmacogenomics
B. genometrics
C. personalized medicine
D. rational drug design
E. genetic mapping
D. rational drug design
Rational drug design is the use of computers to create drugs designed to attack specific diseased cells or to otherwise pinpoint delivery and enhance efficacy. Pharmacogenomics is the science that defines how individuals are genetically programmed to respond to drugs. How genes cause the expression of certain traits in individuals is a science called genometrics. Personalized medicine is a term used to describe the products and services that leverage the science of genomics and proteomics and capitalize on the trends toward wellness and consumerism to enable tailored approaches to prevention and care. Genetic mapping is the successful effort made at the turn of the century to map the human genome.
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