genomics
/dʒɪˈnɒmɪks/ · gen·o·mics
noun
- The study of genomes, including the structure, function, and evolution of genes and their interactions within an organism. The geneticist spent years studying the genomics of a specific species to understand its adaptability to different environments.
- The complete set of genetic information encoded in an organism's DNA, including all of its genes and non-coding regions. The team of researchers sequenced the genomics of a new species to identify potential genetic markers for disease susceptibility.
Did you know? The Human Genome Project, a major undertaking in genomics, was completed in 2003, providing a nearly complete sequence of the human genome and paving the way for significant advances in medical research and personalized medicine.
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