title: Understanding the role of genetics and genomics in health 1: background.
abstract: International research efforts are resulting in a knowledge revolution which is constantly improving our understanding of the role of genetics and genomics in health and ill health. This first article in a two part series outlines the of this research and discusses its implications for healthcare.
authors.affiliation: NHS National Genetics Education and Development Centre, Faculty of Health, Sport and Science, University of Glamorgan.
authors.forename: Maggie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kirk
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tonkin
mesh_terms: D005826:Genetics, Medical; D015894:Genome, Human; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans