genomics

Genomics is the study of all genes and how their interactions influence growth and development. Genetics looks at the function and structure of a single gene.

The fields of genomic sequencing and genome editing are rapidly evolving, and new discoveries have the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases.

One of the most exciting developments in genomics is the rise of gene editing technologies, such as CRISPR. These technologies allow scientists to make precise changes to DNA, which could be used to treat diseases or even create new forms of life.

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‘Game of Genomes’ Season 2: Adventuring deep into the mysterious wilderness of our DNA

How ‘digitizing you and me’ could revolutionize medicine. At least in theory

‘Game of Genomes’ Season 1: An epic quest to crack the mysteries of our DNA

A ‘family spat’ spills out in public, as scientists debate effort to build a human genome

Two newborn deaths in the same family set off a race to solve a medical mystery

AstraZeneca plans to scour 2 million genomes for rare disease genes

Scientists unveil the ‘most clever CRISPR gadget’ so far

A lab-made cell shows why ‘disease genes’ are so elusive

The CRISPR patent fight has begun — and it’s not pretty

Is do-it-yourself CRISPR as scary as it sounds?

Genome-editing is deemed US national security threat

STAT Plus: Calls intensify to get Medicare to pay for genetic sequencing of tumors

NIH pumps $260m into search for disease genes that matter

Episode 4: A shoppers guide to the genome sequencing market

Inside the drive to collect DNA from 1 million veterans and revolutionize medicine

Geneticist Craig Venter helped sequence the human genome. Now he wants yours

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