Research from an international study led by Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), shows that serious side effects from medication decrease by 30 percent when doses are matched to patients’ dna. This is the first time that prescribing medication based on dna profile has been shown to be effective. So that could mean personalized medication advice in the future.
Based on your dna profile, you will be prescribed the correct dosage that fits the profile. It is an example of personalized medicine, where treatment is tailored to the specific characteristics of individuals and groups. NOS published a number of articles about this research: