Genetics & Genomics Sequencing the human genome has generated new interest in examining the role of genetic variation in health and disease. Until recently, human genetics was useful mainly for clinical diagnosis of hereditary disorders. Now genomics - the science of the human genome - promises to provide new insight into the interactions of genetic susceptibility with environment and lifestyle that maintain health or cause disease. Family history bridges genetics and genomics by encompassing the effects of shared genes, shared environments, and complex gene-environment interactions.   View by Topic Genomics and Population Health Family History and Genetics Genomics in Practice Genomics for the Public Genetic Testing Workforce Genomics Competencies Genomics and Health Weekly Update This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genetic research on disease prevention and public health...more Family History for the Public Visit the new section of our Web site that provides information for the general public about family history and how it can be used to promote health....more Genomics and Population Health: United States 2003 CDC's Office of Genomics and Disease Prevention (OGDP) presents a periodic report on genomics and population health......more Six Weeks to Genomics Awareness Genomics presentations and webcast designed for public health professionals...more