Genome
noun
The complete set of genes or genetic material in a cell or organism.
Researchers have successfully mapped the human genome.
Often appears as...
- human genome
- genome sequencing
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Scientific
noun
The genetic information stored in the form of DNA sequences in an organism.
The genome of the virus was sequenced to understand its behavior better.
Often appears as...
- genome sequence
- genome analysis
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Formal
Academic
noun
The complete set of genes or genetic material in a cell or organism.
Researchers have successfully mapped the human genome.
Often appears as...
- human genome
- genome sequencing
Usage tips
Scientific
noun
The genetic information stored in the form of DNA sequences in an organism.
The genome of the virus was sequenced to understand its behavior better.
Often appears as...
- genome sequence
- genome analysis
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Use in Biology
In biology class, 'genome' refers to all genetic content of an organism.
When we studied the pea plant, our teacher explained its genome to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Research
'Genome' is often used when talking about scientific discoveries or medical research.
The breakthrough in cancer treatment was due to our new understanding of the human genome.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Pair 'genome' with words like 'mapping' and 'sequencing' to discuss genetic analysis.
Genome mapping has helped us trace the ancestry of many species.
Pro Tip 1/3Use in Biology
In biology class, 'genome' refers to all genetic content of an organism.
When we studied the pea plant, our teacher explained its genome to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Research
'Genome' is often used when talking about scientific discoveries or medical research.
The breakthrough in cancer treatment was due to our new understanding of the human genome.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Pair 'genome' with words like 'mapping' and 'sequencing' to discuss genetic analysis.
Genome mapping has helped us trace the ancestry of many species.
Pro Tip 1/3Use in Biology
In biology class, 'genome' refers to all genetic content of an organism.
When we studied the pea plant, our teacher explained its genome to us.
Pro Tip 2/3Scientific Research
'Genome' is often used when talking about scientific discoveries or medical research.
The breakthrough in cancer treatment was due to our new understanding of the human genome.
Pro Tip 3/3Collocation Usage
Pair 'genome' with words like 'mapping' and 'sequencing' to discuss genetic analysis.
Genome mapping has helped us trace the ancestry of many species.
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What is epigenetics? -...
which means they could affect an organism for its entire life. Sometimes that's a good thing. Epigenetic changes are part of normal development. The cells in an embryo start with one master genome. As the cells divide, some genes are activated and others inhibited.
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The race to sequence the...
without knowing the actual sequence. Using the overlapping bits as a guide, the researchers marked each fragment's place in the genome to create a contiguous map, a process that took about six years. The cloned fragments were sequenced in labs around the world
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DNA and "Life on Ice" PIPE...
piece of it and send them out to the researchers every time science jumps to a new phase the museums will follow up this technology of doing genome sequencing is advancing rapidly by building a library of frozen tissues where you can do genomics of life on
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The genes you don't get...
can change throughout your life and throughout your body. So mitochondria are dynamic and, to a degree, independent, but they’re also shaped by their us. We think that long ago, some of their genes were transferred to their host’s genomes.
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Why it’s so hard to cure...
HIV is a retrovirus, which means it can write its genetic code into the genome of infected cells, co-opting them into making more copies of itself. During the first stage of HIV infection, the virus replicates within helper T cells,
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The United Genomes...
brace the revelation of the first draft of the human book of life but the reality is there is no single human book of life there is no single human genome so here we are 14 years later still missing genetic data from all parts of
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Craig Venter unveils...
And as soon as we had these two sequences we thought, if this is supposed to be the smallest genome of a self-replicating species, could there be even a smaller genome? Could we understand the basis of cellular life
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Could we survive...
allows scientists to directly change the human genome to stop undesirable processes or make helpful substances. An example of an unwanted process is what happens when our bodies are exposed to ionizing radiation.
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Emma Teeling: The secret...
and also they save us money. So again, that's the first blessing. Bats are important for our ecosystems. And what about the second? What about health? Inside every cell in your body lies your genome.
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The Book of Life: DNA PIPE...
exactly 50 years after Crick and Watson had worked out the structure of DNA the human genome was cracked and this is it
Video examples
What is epigenetics? -...
which means they could affect an organism for its entire life. Sometimes that's a good thing. Epigenetic changes are part of normal development. The cells in an embryo start with one master genome. As the cells divide, some genes are activated and others inhibited.
Video examples
The race to sequence the...
without knowing the actual sequence. Using the overlapping bits as a guide, the researchers marked each fragment's place in the genome to create a contiguous map, a process that took about six years. The cloned fragments were sequenced in labs around the world
Video examples
DNA and "Life on Ice" PIPE...
piece of it and send them out to the researchers every time science jumps to a new phase the museums will follow up this technology of doing genome sequencing is advancing rapidly by building a library of frozen tissues where you can do genomics of life on
Video examples
The genes you don't get...
can change throughout your life and throughout your body. So mitochondria are dynamic and, to a degree, independent, but they’re also shaped by their us. We think that long ago, some of their genes were transferred to their host’s genomes.
Video examples
Why it’s so hard to cure...
HIV is a retrovirus, which means it can write its genetic code into the genome of infected cells, co-opting them into making more copies of itself. During the first stage of HIV infection, the virus replicates within helper T cells,
Video examples
The United Genomes...
brace the revelation of the first draft of the human book of life but the reality is there is no single human book of life there is no single human genome so here we are 14 years later still missing genetic data from all parts of
Video examples
Craig Venter unveils...
And as soon as we had these two sequences we thought, if this is supposed to be the smallest genome of a self-replicating species, could there be even a smaller genome? Could we understand the basis of cellular life
Video examples
Could we survive...
allows scientists to directly change the human genome to stop undesirable processes or make helpful substances. An example of an unwanted process is what happens when our bodies are exposed to ionizing radiation.
Video examples
Emma Teeling: The secret...
and also they save us money. So again, that's the first blessing. Bats are important for our ecosystems. And what about the second? What about health? Inside every cell in your body lies your genome.
Video examples
The Book of Life: DNA PIPE...
exactly 50 years after Crick and Watson had worked out the structure of DNA the human genome was cracked and this is it
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
I think that the idea of people wanting to steal your genome remains a little bit in the world of science fiction. It's a new technology, and it's new science that people are becoming familiar with. It's critical for us to do everything we can to enable the privacy level that people want.
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Cory Booker
American Politician
I respect and value the ideals of rugged individualism and self-reliance. But rugged individualism didn't defeat the British, it didn't get us to the moon, build our nation's highways, or map the human genome. We did that together. This is the high call of patriotism.
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Jason Silva
American Director
We're the first technology-creating species. We use technology to extend our reach. We didn't stay in the caves, and we haven't stayed on the planet. To play jazz with our genomes and the universe might ultimately be what we're all about.
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Craig Venter
American Scientist
I thought we'd just sequence the genome once and that would be sufficient for most things in people's lifetimes. Now we're seeing how changeable and adaptable it is, which is why we're surviving and evolving as a species.
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Sam Harris
American Author
Human experience depends on everything that can influence states of the human brain, ranging from changes in our genome to changes in the global economy.
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Erez Lieberman Aiden
American Mathematician
One of the central mysteries of biology is why the genome is largely identical from cell to cell, even though cells do different things.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Eventually we'll be able to sequence the human genome and replicate how nature did intelligence in a carbon-based system.
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James D. Watson
American Scientist
I never dreamed that in my lifetime my own genome would be sequenced.
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Barry Schuler
American Businessman
Living in your genome is the history of our species.
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Bill Maris
American Businessman
Your genome isn't really secret.
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Anne Wojcicki
American Scientist
I think that the idea of people wanting to steal your genome remains a little bit in the world of science fiction. It's a new technology, and it's new science that people are becoming familiar with. It's critical for us to do everything we can to enable the privacy level that people want.
Quote examples
Cory Booker
American Politician
I respect and value the ideals of rugged individualism and self-reliance. But rugged individualism didn't defeat the British, it didn't get us to the moon, build our nation's highways, or map the human genome. We did that together. This is the high call of patriotism.
Quote examples
Jason Silva
American Director
We're the first technology-creating species. We use technology to extend our reach. We didn't stay in the caves, and we haven't stayed on the planet. To play jazz with our genomes and the universe might ultimately be what we're all about.
Quote examples
Craig Venter
American Scientist
I thought we'd just sequence the genome once and that would be sufficient for most things in people's lifetimes. Now we're seeing how changeable and adaptable it is, which is why we're surviving and evolving as a species.
Quote examples
Sam Harris
American Author
Human experience depends on everything that can influence states of the human brain, ranging from changes in our genome to changes in the global economy.
Quote examples
Erez Lieberman Aiden
American Mathematician
One of the central mysteries of biology is why the genome is largely identical from cell to cell, even though cells do different things.
Quote examples
Bill Gates
American Businessman
Eventually we'll be able to sequence the human genome and replicate how nature did intelligence in a carbon-based system.
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James D. Watson
American Scientist
I never dreamed that in my lifetime my own genome would be sequenced.
Quote examples
Barry Schuler
American Businessman
Living in your genome is the history of our species.
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Bill Maris
American Businessman
Your genome isn't really secret.
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