Biomarker discovery
Biomarker Discovery
Biomarker discovery (pronunciation: /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑːrkər dɪˈskʌvəri/) is a process in medical science that aims to identify biomarkers - measurable indicators of the severity or presence of some disease state.
Etymology
The term "biomarker" is a portmanteau of "biological marker". The term "discovery" in this context refers to the process of identifying new biomarkers.
Definition
In the context of healthcare, a biomarker refers to a broad subcategory of medical signs that can be measured accurately and reproducibly. Medical signs make up one of the two major types of medical indicators, the other being symptoms. Biomarker discovery is the process of identifying and validating these signs for use in clinical practice or research.
Process
The process of biomarker discovery involves several steps, including hypothesis generation, biomarker identification, validation, and implementation into clinical practice. This process often involves the use of bioinformatics tools and statistical analysis.
Related Terms
- Bioinformatics: The science of collecting and analyzing complex biological data.
- Statistical analysis: The collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and modeling of data.
- Hypothesis generation: The process of creating a possible explanation for an observation or set of observations.
- Validation: The process of checking if something satisfies a certain criterion.
- Implementation: The process of putting a decision or plan into effect.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biomarker discovery
- Wikipedia's article - Biomarker discovery
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