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New Delhi [India], February 10: Genomics is not just about treating disease after it appears. It is about personalising wellness plans, optimising drug choices, and enabling population screening that prevents illness and reduces the long-term cost of care. As Dr. Shrinidhi Nathany, Consultant Molecular Hematology and Oncology, explains, “Genomics allows us to identify risk long before symptoms appear. It helps us catch disease at a stage when treatment is simpler, outcomes are better, and costs are far lower for both families and the health system.” Experts believe that the true impact of genomics will be felt when it moves beyond tertiary hospitals and becomes part of routine healthcare. Dr. Rahul Bhargava, clinician and health policy leader, notes, “If India invests wisely in genomics to...