Molecular epidemiology; New but impressive

Abstract

Précis Molecular epidemiology is a subdivision of medical science and epidemiology that emphases on the involvement of potential environmental and genetic risk factors, recognized at the molecular level, to the etiology and avoidance of sickness through populations. This arena has developed from the combination of molecular biology and traditional epidemiological research. Molecular epidemiology can improve our knowledge about the precise pathogenesis of disease through recognizing particular pathways that affect the risk of developing the disease. Furthermore, it tries to find how the collaborations between genetic characteristics and environmental exposures works in disease occurrence.

Extent of Primary DNA Damage Measured by the Comet Assay in Health Professionals Exposed to Antineoplastic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…To date, several studies have shown the potential association between occupational exposure to ANDs and side effects on health professionals, both considering genotoxic [6,7] and non-genotoxic effects (i.e., teratogenicity, infertility) [8][9][10]. Genotoxic effects have been mainly evaluated through molecular epidemiology studies, in which biomarkers have been used to assess the effect of exposure to ANDs [11]. Numerous genotoxic biomarkers have been described in the literature, most of which are used to identify early cytogenetic effects-such as, for instance, micronuclei, sister chromatid exchanges, and chromosome aberrations-or reversible DNA damage-such as DNA adducts and primary DNA damage [4].…”

The risk of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection through sexual contact should be investigated: A timely call

“…Presently, COVID‐19 infection are not being recognized as STI, however, based on the possibilities discussed in this overall article, it is suggested that further molecular‐level research should be conducted in tandem with epidemiological analysis to gain a better understanding of the potential for sexual transmission of SARS‐CoV‐2 as molecular epidemiology is considered to explore the solid disease pathophysiology that ease to develop effective public health policy for disease prevention and treatment. 12 Since this is a pandemic scenario, it is urgently necessary to determine the actual method that is generally acknowledged as being the most effective at preventing the spread of the virus via this activity to maintain the physical and mental health of human people.…”

An updated review on Guillain-Barré syndrome: Challenges in infection prevention and control in low- and middle-income countries

“…48 This approach would enhance our comprehension of the molecular epidemiology of GBS, thereby facilitating the development of effective public health policies for disease prevention and treatment. 49 …”