Revealing the Chemistry Around Us Through Mass Spectrometry
Mass spectrometry-based exposomics could be a powerful approach to measuring and understanding environmental impact on health. The post Revealing the Chemistry Around Us Through Mass Spectrometry appeared first on GEN - Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News .
In recent years, the science of exposomics has gained prominence, shedding light on the impact of the environment on human health. This approach, a modern "omics" field, examines environmental influences, lifestyle, occupational factors, diet, biological elements, and social conditions, all of which leave molecular signatures and trigger biological responses throughout a person's lifetime.
While genetics plays a significant role, the exposome, comprising external factors, now accounts for a larger portion of the variation in diseases like lung, heart, and liver conditions. High-resolution mass spectrometry, a powerful analytical tool, enables the comprehensive study of the exposome by detecting and separating molecules based on their mass, allowing for the simultaneous measurement of hundreds or thousands of signals.
This technology is equally effective in analyzing biological samples and environmental samples, capturing diverse and unexpected components in real-time. Despite challenges in identifying and annotating detected signals, advancements in artificial intelligence and harmonized workflows are gradually improving our understanding of the complex relationship between the environment and human health.
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