Genome Analysis


Onat O. E., Üstünel F.

in: Encyclopedia of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (Second Edition), Shoba Ranganathan,Mario Cannataro,Asif M. Khan, Editor, Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp.148-164, 2025

  • Publication Type: Book Chapter / Chapter Vocational Book
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • City: Amsterdam
  • Page Numbers: pp.148-164
  • Editors: Shoba Ranganathan,Mario Cannataro,Asif M. Khan, Editor
  • Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Genome analysis is an essential field of study in biology, holding wide-ranging significance for precision medicine, evolutionary biology, and genetic research. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the importance and applications of genome analysis, charting the evolution of genomic technologies from the foundational discovery of DNA structure to the rise of next-generation sequencing platforms. It delves into the impacts of these advancements on genetic research and their far-reaching implications across diverse scientific disciplines. Genome analysis has revolutionized our comprehension of genetic predispositions to diseases, facilitated personalized treatment plans in medicine, and expanded our understanding of the evolutionary connections between species. The historical milestones in genomic technologies, encompassing the Human Genome Project and the advancement of next-generation sequencing, have reshaped our knowledge of genetics and propelled groundbreaking discoveries in various scientific domains.

Genome analysis is an essential field of study in biology, holding wide-ranging significance for precision medicine, evolutionary biology, and genetic research. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the importance and applications of genome analysis, charting the evolution of genomic technologies from the foundational discovery of DNA structure to the rise of next-generation sequencing platforms. It delves into the impacts of these advancements on genetic research and their far-reaching implications across diverse scientific disciplines. Genome analysis has revolutionized our comprehension of genetic predispositions to diseases, facilitated personalized treatment plans in medicine, and expanded our understanding of the evolutionary connections between species. The historical milestones in genomic technologies, encompassing the Human Genome Project and the advancement of next-generation sequencing, have reshaped our knowledge of genetics and propelled groundbreaking discoveries in various scientific domains.