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Genomics

Genomics is a specialized branch of genetics that is based on the study of an organism’s genomes, also defined as all the genetic material contained in a cell. It differs from genetics in that it does not focus on any one individual gene at a time, but, rather, looks at them as a whole unit. It is a relatively new science, one that gained popularity in the 1990’s when various projects were initiated for the purpose of identifying the genome sequences of animals, and ultimately, humans. And it has only been in the past few years that the promise of genomics – that of a comprehensive understanding of cellular functions and activities through the integration of data regarding its comprising cellular pathways – has become plausible, largely thanks to surging technological advances.

The practical applications of genomics are plentiful and varied. For example, genomics is expected to have a significant impact on industries related to pharmaceuticals, healthcare, animal health and the production of livestock and crops. It may facilitate the objectives of safer and higher quality food, improved medicine, optimized solar energy and more effective cell therapy.

Web Resources On Genomics

Genomics: What it is and where it's going
Applications of Genomics

Book Resources On Genomics

Genomics by Philip Benfey
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics by Jonathan Pevsner

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