Network medicine
Network Medicine
Network Medicine (pronounced: net-wurk med-i-sin) is a rapidly evolving field of medical research that utilizes a network-based approach to understand the complexity of disease processes at a system level.
Etymology
The term "Network Medicine" is derived from the English words "network" and "medicine". The word "network" (pronounced: net-wurk) comes from the Old English 'netweorc', which refers to any interconnected group or system. The word "medicine" (pronounced: med-i-sin) is derived from the Latin 'medicina', meaning 'the healing art'.
Definition
Network Medicine is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of biology, medicine, computer science, and network theory to better understand and treat diseases. It aims to uncover the complex interactions between genes, proteins, and metabolites, which can lead to the onset and progression of diseases.
Related Terms
- Systems Biology: An interdisciplinary field that focuses on complex interactions within biological systems.
- Bioinformatics: The science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data.
- Genomics: The study of the full set of genes in an organism.
- Proteomics: The large-scale study of proteins, particularly their structures and functions.
- Metabolomics: The scientific study of chemical processes involving metabolites.
Applications
Network Medicine has been applied in various areas of medical research, including cancer research, neuroscience, cardiology, and genetic disorders. It has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of disease mechanisms, leading to the development of more effective treatments and therapies.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Network medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Network medicine
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