The power of 1%: Unlocking disease clues in our DNA

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Inside U Miami Medicine

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With Inside U Miami Medicine, we explore our academic medicine ecosystem. We chat with researchers making groundbreaking discoveries, changemakers toppling barriers, and physicians reimagining the future of health care. We tackle tough topics and delve into complex challenges. Join us for transformative conversations hosted by Henri R. Ford, M.D., M.H.A., dean and chief academic officer of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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The power of 1%: Unlocking disease clues in our DNA

Inside U Miami Medicine

31 minutes 50 seconds

6 months ago

The power of 1%: Unlocking disease clues in our DNA

Humans share 99% of their genes but, according to JacobMcCauley, Ph.D., “that one percent can tell us a lot.” The “1%” in genetic studies refers to the miniscule fraction of DNA that differentiates any two individuals but may be the key for understanding disease susceptibility.

This small variation is leading to significant discoveries.