1. Pharmacogenomics

		Human Genome Project (analysis of DNA for function of discovered genes)
		Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (mutations involved in disease and health
		individualized medicine with therapies according to patient's genetics

2. Recombinant-Based Therapies

		recombinant protein (proteins made in a foreign or heterologous host)
		sustained delivery formulations (goal of once a day or month medicines)
		plant-based production of pharmaceutical proteins
		consumer market (buy in Walmart) - especially cardiovascular drugs / therapies

3. Small-Molecule Drugs

		combinatorial chemistry
		mapping of active sites / modeling of proteins

4. Genetic Modification

		genetic diagnosis
		gene switching / therapy
		eliminate "nuisance" conditions

5. DNA Typing

		criminology / anthropology
		wildlife management and anti-poaching

6. Cloning

tissue engineering / generation of replacement organs

7. Anti-Aging

		gene therapy
		metabolic pathway alteration

8. Bioinformatics / Computer Simulation

		annotation of genomes (define function of genes)
		predictive models (metabolism & interactions during health & disease)
		DNA arrays / microfluidics technology heavily interfaced to computers and automation

9. Agriculture

		genetically enhanced or modified crops
		reduction of pesticide / herbicide use
		alter "output traits" (flavor, nutrition)

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