Genetic testing basics for health science professionals

Genetic testing is the direct or indirect analysis of genetic variations and changes in sequence, structures or expression of heritable genes. In this application-based eBook, Tecan highlights the basics of genetic testing from testing used in human health to next generation sequencing (NGS) in the fields of health care and clinical practice. This application eBook discusses how NGS is transforming both healthcare and clinical practice in the fields of oncology, transplantation therapy, microbiome profiling, infectious disease, and antibiotic resistance.