Genomics
Genomics is the study of the complete genetic material of organisms, including how it is sequenced, interpreted and used in medicine and research.
Why It Matters
Falling sequencing costs turned it into a data industry, with the value moving from reading genomes to interpreting them.
Related Terms
- BiotechnologyBiotechnology is the use of living systems and biological processes to develop products, from medicines and diagnostics to materials and agriculture.
- Synthetic BiologySynthetic biology is the engineering of biological systems to perform specified functions, such as producing a chemical, a material or a medicine.
- Clinical TrialA clinical trial is a controlled study of a medical treatment in people, conducted in phases to establish safety and whether it works.
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