Question

How has this understanding of genes affected the field of medicine?

Answer 1

understanding genes better has helped us engineer medicines by mixing genes and having them reproduce to get the desired byproduct/medicine. it has also helped scientists/doctors understand some sicknesses were not contracted but are instead passed through genes (hereditary) and there for made them easier to treat. Hope this helps. :).

Answer 2

Field of Medicine is all about specific gene codes in a special manner. Understanding of genes has explored our mind set in the field of gene [ Type of coding which is very important in medicines ], we can use some very specialized process like recombinant DNA Technology, Genetic Engineering, to modify the gene into some specific (special functioning) gene, which can destroy a specific pathogen (disease causing agent)

Hope this helps!