The path in which genomics is currently headed suggests much about the future of science and medicine. It is possible that we will be able to reconstruct the genetic makeup of our ancestors, and learn more about humanity’s spread across the globe [13]. Author: Rushil Dua What is Genomics Genomics is the study of the human genome — all the genes a person has, their interactions between themselves, and the interaction of the genome with the environment [1]. This is not to be co

“…prior knowledge has greatly helped researchers in determining the functions of the different proteins present on the viral envelope of the virus, as well as mapping out the mechanism of action…” Author: Rushil Dua The coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) is a disease that has defined 2020, turning what we had all imagined this year to be on its head. This disease is caused by a virus known as SARS-CoV-2 [1]. While many simply know it to be a virus that is transmitted thro