October 25, 2022
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Genomics is the study of an organism’s complete collection of DNA – known as the genome – that contains all the information required for the organism to develop and function. Next-generation sequencing technologies have allowed researchers to “read” genomes in great detail and with increasing speed and affordability. These techniques have many applications in fields such as diagnostics, drug discovery and cancer research.
Now, 3D genomics approaches are coming to the fore. Researchers using these new tools can explore the structural variation in genomes and discover how the physical proximity of different parts of the genome can affect each other. 3D genomics is particularly useful for cancer research, expanding our ability to characterize cancer genomes and identify potential therapeutic targets.
Technology Networks spoke with Anthony Schmitt, PhD, senior vice president of science at Arima Genomics, to learn more about the advantages and applications of 3D genomics.
