All the characteristics of a plant, insect or fungus are described in its genome The relatively new scientific discipline of genomics provides detailed understanding of the genetic material of a target organism, allowing researchers to identify specific genes responsible for specific proteins with specific functions in an organism
The comprehensive study of whole sets of genes and their interactions rather than single genes or proteins
In a narrow sense, genomics refers to the study of genome composition, structure and function, which can be classified into classical genomics (crossover-based), physical genomics (DNA sequence-based) and genome informatics However, most researchers using genomics do not investigate question of genome structure/function/evolution, but rather use this technology to most efficiently pursue questions in development, pathology, cell biology, physiology, etc The terms genomics, structural genomics and functional genomics are widely used, but have many different interpretations (for review see Hieter and Boguski 1997, Science 278, 601-602)
study of the structure and function of the genetic information that belongs to a cell or organism
The study of genes and their function Recent advances in genomics are bringing about a revolution in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of disease, including the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors Genomics is also stimulating the discovery of breakthrough healthcare products by revealing thousands of new biological targets for the development of drugs, and by giving scientists innovative ways to design new drugs, vaccines and DNA diagnostics Genomics-based therapeutics include "traditional" small chemical drugs, protein drugs, and potentially gene therapy
The study of gene sequences, gene mapping, and gene function Helps pharmaceutical companies identify targets for drugs, among other things
the scientific discipline of mapping, sequencing, and analyzing genomes, particularly the human genome, in an effort to understand the structure and function of genes
The study of the genome---an organism's 'biological blueprint of DNA, chromosomes and genes Information systems, databases and computerized research tools have joined forces in the Human Genome Project, a worldwide collaborative effort to identify and record the 80,000+ genes and 3 billion DNA segments that define the human species See bioinformatics
The study of the structure and function of genomes Genomics usually involves high speed sequencing of the DNA and computer searches for sequences that code for genes
The large-scale investigation of the structure and function of genes Understanding the structure and function of genomes aids in drug discovery and development, agroscience research, and other fields For example, in drug discovery genomic studies can be
comparative analysis of the complete genomic sequences from different organisms; used to assess evolutionary relations between species and to predict the number and general types of proteins produced by an organism
-The study of the structure and function of large numbers of genes simultaneously
the branch of genetics that studies organisms in terms of their genomes (their full DNA sequences)
Genomics, or genomic research, means studying the whole genome - including DNA and genes - in humans, animals, plants, or other living organisms Genetic Research is a type of genomic research