Food Poisoning. Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or foodborne disease) is any illness that results from eating contaminated food. Causes. Harmful bacteria are the most common cause of food poisoning, but there are many other causes, including the following: Bacteria and Viruses. Molds, Toxins, and Contaminants.
Biomedical science, also known as health science, is the application of chemistry, biology, physics, engineering, and other scientific disciplines to the research and treatment of human health issues.
Medical genetics - Research. 1  The broad range of research in medical genetics reflects the overall scope of this field, including basic research on genetic inheritance and the human genome, mechanisms of genetic and metabolic disorders, translational research on new treatment modalities, and the impact of genetic testing.