Diffusion and use of genomic innovations in health and medicine; workshop summary.0309116767 Diffusion diffusion, in chemistry, the spontaneous migration of substances from regions where their concentration is high to regions where their concentration is low. Diffusion is important in many life processes. and use of genomic genomic pertaining to a genome. genomic clone see clone. genomic DNA the DNA sequences making up the genome of an individual. genomic library see gene bank. innovations in health and medicine; workshop summary. Ed. by Lyla M. Hernandez. National Academies Press 2008 99 pages $30.25 Paperback RB155 The four panels held during the December 2007 workshop explore the process of translating genomic innovations to medical care and health services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , practical incentives and barriers to translation, translation of genomic technology at the clinical level, and opportunities and constraints for translation both within the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and globally. The 30 participants represent universities, government agencies, and private companies. ([c]20082005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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