Genetics and genomics in nursing research.

摘要

Genomic research has been facilitated by large-scale projects, such as the Human Genome Project and the International HapMap Project, and will continue to be facilitated by additional endeavors, such as the 1000 Genomes Project. However, without scientists to use these resources and apply them to the health of the population, the full potential of integrating genomic findings into health care will go unrealized. Nurse scientists are well poised to conduct this type of translational research, integrate the findings into the health care system, and have a profound impact on genomic health care. This special issue, "Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Research," highlights the impact that genetics and genomics can have on clinically relevant topics and that nurse scientists are currently having in the field.