Genomics
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Genomics is the study of an organism's entire genome, in contrast to genetics, which often focuses on single genes.
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Genomic studies have allowed for the comparisons of genomes of different organisms, allowing a clearer picture of the evolutionary relationships between organisms.
Genomics is used to study human and other genomes to isolate the subtle differences between individuals that may be responsible for disease.
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| Areas of Molecular Biology |
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| Proteins | Enzymes | Nucleic acid | Amino acid | Genomics |
