functional genomics
noun
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of genomics that uses various techniques (such as RNA interference and mass spectrometry) to analyze the function of genes and the proteins they produce
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Red flour beetles in particular are a popular model organism for scientific research on development and functional genomics.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023
The molecules, or biomarkers, were discovered through a process known as convergent functional genomics, which involves amplifying the DNA in a blood sample to look for genetic evidence of the molecules' presence.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2013
The platform blends single-cell multiomics, machine learning, and functional genomics with high-quality patient data to identify and validate novel drug targets, lowering the cost and increasing the success rate of drug development.
—WIRED, 8 Oct. 2022
Winzeler’s work has earned her significant recognition in the field of functional genomics, using yeast to begin studying the worldwide increase in malaria cases.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2021
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023
The molecules, or biomarkers, were discovered through a process known as convergent functional genomics, which involves amplifying the DNA in a blood sample to look for genetic evidence of the molecules' presence.
—Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 20 Aug. 2013
The platform blends single-cell multiomics, machine learning, and functional genomics with high-quality patient data to identify and validate novel drug targets, lowering the cost and increasing the success rate of drug development.
—WIRED, 8 Oct. 2022
Winzeler’s work has earned her significant recognition in the field of functional genomics, using yeast to begin studying the worldwide increase in malaria cases.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2021
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“Functional genomics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/functional%20genomics. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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