Personal genomics is the branch of genomics concerned with the sequencing and analysis of the genome of an individual. In fact your genome refers to all of your DNA information and the proteins required to read and maintain it, together with the components that help keeping and giving shape to the DNA molecules. You may think of the entire genome as a library, while DNA is just like a genome encyclopedia.

 

Why knowing your genomic sequence?

 

Once the genotype of an individual is known, it can be compared with the published literature to determine likelihood of trait expression and disease risk. It is an important information in the application of predictive medicine, in which appropriate and precise medical treatments for a particular individual can be administered based on an individual's genotype.