exome
Americannoun
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An exome is the portion of a person's DNA that contains instructions for making proteins, which carry out many of the body's essential functions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
To find the source, the researchers turned to whole exome sequencing.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
This large exome sequencing initiative aims to identify genetic factors that influence disease.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
Using data from the Deciphering Developmental Disorders study, the team developed a single-assay approach that combined four algorithms using machine learning methods to analyse exome sequencing data.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2024
The 2 percent of the genome that codes for proteins is called the exome.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 13, 2023
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