Pharmacogenetics Testing Offers Way to Reduce Deaths from Drug Toxicity
Monday, April 11, 2011 - 12:01
in Health & Medicine
Pharmacogenetics (PGx) is the study of an individual's variation in DNA sequence related to drug response. The goal is to select the right drug at the right dose and avoid adverse drug reactions or ineffective treatment. A study aims to develop a PGx test for forensics. Researchers announce their results.