Passage 3       The concept of personalized medicine is rooted in understanding the thousands of genes thatmake us unique individuals. This innovative approach to healthcare relies on exploring the humangenome-the complete set of an individual's genes--to predict disease susceptibility based ongenetic risk factors and to observe cellular responses to disease. The ultimate goal is to tailormedical treatments according to the individual's unique genetic makeup. Personalized medicine canbe traced back to the mid-19th century when the concept of inherited traits was first established. Asscientific understanding evolved, by the early 20th century, researchers began to associate specificgenes with the likelihood of developing certain diseases. This newfound knowledge prompted thequestion: could this genetic information be utilized to devise more effective, individualized drugprescriptions? While the concept of personalized medicine was gaining attention, it was far frombeing fully realized. Recognizing the significance of understanding the human genome, the UnitedStates initiated the Human Genome Project in 1990. The project aimed to map all the genes withinthe human body, and by its completion in 2003, roughly 24,000 genes had been identified. Today,scientific exploration continues to deepen our understanding of gene interactions and the potentialof personalized medicine. Nowadays, patients are increasingly seeking genetic consultation tocreate personalized gene maps to gauge their predisposition to diseases. Physicians are utilizing thisknowledge to anticipate health issues and to devise treatments or preventative strategies that aremost likely to succeed for the individual patient. The advent of personalized medicine has sparked arange of reactions in the medical community. There are skeptics with valid concerns, such as thereliability of the results. However, the predominant view is that personalized medicine holds thepromise to revolutionize healthcare. As research continues, it will become clearer whether thisapproach truly provides significant benefits.
【題組】46. What is the main idea of the article?
(A) Introduction to personalized medicine.
(B) Personalized medicine began in the 1700s and still exists today.
(C) Personalized medicine is confusing for many doctors and patients.
(D) Personalized medicine has been widely applied to the veterinary science.