Genomics and Toxicology

Genomics is the science of applying the techniques of genetics and molecular biology to the mapping and DNA sequencing of sets of genes in various organisms of interest using advanced analytical technologies and methodologies.

Within the GLEAMS project, genomics is being used to examine gene expression, in combination with histology and pathology, of organisms that live in the Kalamazoo River (primarily carp) to help characterize the health effects from exposure resulting from exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The data will be useful in risk-based studies and can serve as an aid in decisions regarding clean up in the Kalamazoo River.

In combination with the environmental chemistry and GIS initiatives associated with GLEAMS, genomics data can be incorporated into ongoing modeling efforts to create spatially explicit risk assessment maps to aid in decision support.

This section of the portal provides access to descriptions, documents and presentations that help describe the ongoing genomics based activity of GLEAMS.

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