= Genomics
<Genomics> studies <genomes> as integrated sets of sequence and functional elements. It includes <genome assembly>, <genome annotation>, variation and comparisons across individuals or <species>. Whereas a focused genetic experiment can follow one <gene>, <genomics> can ask how many regions jointly contribute to a trait. Large-scale measurement makes consistent sampling, reference choice and statistical controls especially important. <Talking Glossary of Genomic and Genetic Terms by NHGRI>[Genomics entry]{ref}
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