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Functional Genetics

Meaning

Functional Genetics is a clinical and scientific discipline that moves beyond merely identifying genetic variations to actively investigate how specific genes and their resulting protein products influence the real-time physiological function and biochemical pathways of an organism. In the context of hormonal health, this approach seeks to understand how individual single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) impact hormone synthesis, receptor sensitivity, metabolism, and detoxification efficiency. This detailed functional understanding allows for the creation of highly personalized clinical interventions designed to circumvent or mitigate genetically predetermined susceptibilities.