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| Precision Medicine is also known as Personalized Medicine. This term was first proposed by the National Research Council in November 2011. In addition to traditional diagnostic methods such as patient symptoms and imaging examinations, it also integrates with new biomedical tests such as genetic testing and comprehensive personal information like gender, height, weight, race, gene specificity, past medical history, family medical history, etc. The genetic and personal information is analyzed through searching known human gene database and used to select the most suitable treatments and medicines for patients, for example, cell therapy, gene therapy, and targeted therapy. The ultimate goal of precision medicine is to find out a personalized medical plan with maximum therapeutic benefits and minimum side effects through in-depth diagnosis of individual differences. President Obama has launched "Precision Medicine Initiative" in January 2015. It is estimated that $215 million US dollars w
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