'Genomics Thailand' project reveals secrets of Thai genetics, discovering endemic cancer genes
The first phase of the 'Genomics Thailand' project has successfully decoded the genomes of a large number of Thai people. Researchers have identified over 122 million significant genetic variants, marking a major milestone in deeply understanding the health of the Thai population.
Studies have revealed interesting data showing that the genes causing cancer in Thai people are distinctly different from those in foreigners. Furthermore, researchers have discovered 'endemic genes' that are prevalent among the population in the Northeast. This information will enable doctors to make more accurate diagnoses in the future.
This discovery is of vital importance to Precision Medicine, as it will allow for treatments that are more specific to each individual patient, rather than relying on standard treatment approaches that may not be as effective for the Thai genetic profile.
In the future, this genetic data will be used to develop the most effective methods for preventing and treating various diseases, particularly cancer and rare diseases, which will help reduce medical expenses and improve the quality of life for Thai people nationwide.