Because they originated in Mesoamerica, chayote plants grow best in semi-tropical climates, although they have adapted to a number of growing conditions in warmer climates. The largest source of chayotes continues to be Central America, including Costa Rica, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Guatemala. Chayotes can: Prevent cardiovascular disease
Recombinant DNA is widely used in biotechnology, medicine and research. Today, recombinant proteins and other products that result from the use of rDNA technology are found in essentially every western pharmacy, doctor's or veterinarian's office, medical testing laboratory, and biological research laboratory.
Use of personal genomics in predictive and precision medicine[edit] Predictive medicine is the use of the information produced by personal genomics techniques when deciding what medical treatments are appropriate for a particular individual. Examples of the use of predictive and precision medicine include inherited medical genomics, cancer genomics and pharmacogenomics. In pharmacogenomics genetic information can be used to select the most appropriate drug to prescribe to a patient.