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Close-up of a label with an image of DNA being applied to a bottle of pills.

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Close-up of a label with an image of DNA being applied to a bottle of pills.

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By analyzing your genes, doctors can identify certain drugs that may be dangerous or completely ineffective for you, and they can calculate personalized dosages that match your DNA.

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Jane Ades, NHGRI

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By analyzing your genes, doctors can identify certain drugs that may be dangerous or completely ineffective for you, and they can calculate personalized dosages that match your DNA. Image courtesy of Jane Ades, NHGRI.
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NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®

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Close-up of a label with an image of DNA being applied to a bottle of pills.