Pharmacogenomics uses your genes to predict how you'll react to medications, cutting drug interaction risks by up to 30%. It's not theoretical-hospitals are already using it to prevent deadly side effects.
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Pharmacogenomics uses your genes to predict how you'll react to medications, cutting drug interaction risks by up to 30%. It's not theoretical-hospitals are already using it to prevent deadly side effects.
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