Key Takeaways
- Biomarkers are measurable biological indicators that can help in diagnosing diseases, predicting disease progression, and guiding treatment decisions.
- They are essential for personalized medicine, allowing treatments to be tailored specifically to an individual's biological profile.
- Targeted therapies and early detection of diseases, especially in cancer treatment, have greatly benefited from biomarker research.
- Tools like Western blotting and ELISA are commonly used to detect and analyze biomarkers, contributing to more precise medical decisions.
- While challenges exist, including cost and ethical concerns, biomarkers are paving the way for more accurate and effective healthcare.