Genomics

The research strategy that uses molecular characterization and cloning of whole genomes to understand the structure, function and evolution of genes and to answer fundamental biological questions. See: bio-informatics, functional genomics and proteomics.

is the mapping and sequencing of all the genetic material in the DNA of a particular organism as well as the use of information derived from genome sequence data to further elucidate what genes do, how they are controlled, and how they work together. See the Microbe Project for more information.

(jeh-NOH-miks) The study of the complete genetic material, including genes and their functions, of an organism.

The study of genes and their function.