genomics
Whole-chromosome biology field
Genomics is the study of genomes—the complete genetic material of organisms.
Where genetics examines individual genes, genomics analyzes entire DNA sequences and how genes interact.
The field emerged with technology capable of mapping whole genomes: The Human Genome Project launched the era of genomics.
Related fields include proteomics (proteins) and metabolomics (metabolic processes).
Determining element order
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- nanoporeAtomic-scale aperture
- PCRDNA amplification technique
microarray · bioinformatics · annotation · alignment · variant calling · genetic testing · cloning · gene therapy
Hereditary code molecule
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- geneHereditary information unit
- base pairTwo matched nucleotides bonded
double helix · adenine · thymine · cytosine · guanine · codon · exon · intron
Treatment based on individual traits
- precision medicineTreatment based on individual characteristics
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- hereditary conditionsIllnesses passed through families
- genetic counselingGuidance on inherited conditions
Moral philosophy for medicine
- privacyFreedom from observation
- genetic discriminationPrejudice based on inherited traits
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
- data sharingExchanging information between parties
regulation · patenting · equity · access · designer babies · eugenics · ownership
Descent from progenitors
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- ancestryFamily line of descent
- haplogroupGenetic ancestry classification
mitochondrial DNA · ethnic origin · migration patterns · ancient DNA · familial · inherited traits · genetic diversity · admixture
sequencing
Determining element order
- CRISPRGene-editing molecular machinery
- gene editingTargeted DNA alteration
- nanoporeAtomic-scale aperture
PCR · microarray · bioinformatics · annotation · alignment · variant calling · genetic testing · cloning · gene therapy · biobanking
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- chromosomeDNA strand carrying genes
- nucleotideGenetic code subunit
- geneHereditary information unit
base pair · double helix · adenine · thymine · cytosine · guanine · codon · exon · intron · allele
personalized medicine
Treatment based on individual traits
- precision medicineTreatment based on individual characteristics
- biomarkersMeasurable disease indicators
- hereditary conditionsIllnesses passed through families
genetic counseling · prenatal screening · rare diseases · gene therapy
pharmacogenomics
Gene-based drug response study
- synthetic biologyEngineering novel living systems
bioethics
Moral philosophy for medicine
- privacyFreedom from observation
- genetic discriminationPrejudice based on inherited traits
- informed consentPermission given with understanding
data sharing · regulation · patenting · equity · access · designer babies · eugenics · ownership
lineage
Descent from progenitors
haplogroup · mitochondrial DNA · ethnic origin · migration patterns · ancient DNA · familial · inherited traits · genetic diversity · admixture · biogeography
- biologycells, DNA, cell, biology, gene
- sciencesbiology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology
- academic fieldsmathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, history
- Biomedicineanatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology
- computingcomputer, computers, software, hardware, code
- BiotechDNA, bioengineering, genetic testing, gene, DNA sequencing
genomicsenvironmentalism
Advocacy for nature protection
environmental factors · nurture · epigenetics · lifestyle factors · social determinants