genomics
Significado: The branch of molecular biology concerned with the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes — the complete set of genetic material in an organism.
Genomics differs from genetics in scale: whilst genetics studies individual genes, genomics examines entire genomes and the interactions between genes. The field includes functional genomics (what genes do), comparative genomics (comparing genomes across species), and clinical genomics (using genomic data to guide medical treatment). It has transformed personalised medicine, agriculture, and forensic science.
Ejemplos
- Advances in genomics have made it possible to identify genetic risk factors for diseases like cancer and diabetes. 基因组学的进步使识别癌症和糖尿病等疾病的遗传风险因素成为可能。Los avances en genómica han hecho posible identificar factores de riesgo genético para enfermedades como el cáncer y la diabetes.ゲノミクスの進歩により、がんや糖尿病などの疾病の遺伝的リスク因子を特定することが可能になった。유전체학의 발전으로 암이나 당뇨병 같은 질병의 유전적 위험 인자를 식별하는 것이 가능해졌다.
- The Wellcome Sanger Institute in Cambridge is a world leader in genomics research. 位于剑桥的韦尔科姆桑格研究所是基因组学研究的世界领先机构。El Instituto Wellcome Sanger de Cambridge es un líder mundial en investigación genómica.ケンブリッジにあるウェルカム・サンガー研究所はゲノミクス研究の世界的リーダーである。케임브리지에 위치한 웰컴 생어 연구소는 유전체학 연구의 세계적 선두 기관이다.
- Genomics data is being used to develop crops that are more resistant to drought and disease. 基因组学数据正被用于培育更耐旱和抗病的作物。Los datos genómicos se están utilizando para desarrollar cultivos más resistentes a la sequía y las enfermedades.ゲノミクスデータは干ばつや病害に強い作物の開発に活用されている。유전체학 데이터는 가뭄과 병해에 더 강한 작물 개발에 활용되고 있다.
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Guía de uso
Contexto: academic, professional
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From 'genome' (a blend of 'gene' and 'chromosome,' coined by Hans Winkler in 1920) with the suffix -ics (denoting a field of study). The term 'genomics' was first used in 1986.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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