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epigenomics

American  
[ep-i-jee-noh-miks, -nom-iks] / ˌɛp ɪ dʒiˈnoʊ mɪks, -ˈnɒm ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)
  1. Genetics. the study of epigenomes and their role in gene expression.


Etymology

Origin of epigenomics

epi- + genomics

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"This work may convince scientists to integrate both genomics and epigenomics more often for a complete understanding of how traits that produce disease and healthy states are inherited," says Hansen.

From Science Daily Jun. 1, 2026

It’s logical that methylation patterns track with evolution because the process itself is controlled by genes with evolving sequences, says plant epigenomics researcher Frank Johannes of the Technical University of Munich.

From Science Magazine Oct. 18, 2021

“We saw that identical twin sisters with different BMIs had different risks of developing Type 2 diabetes,” says Jordana Bell, an epigenomics researcher at King’s College London.

From Washington Post Sep. 28, 2018

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