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Transcriptome

/trænˈskrɪptəmoʊm/noun
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The transcriptome is the full set of RNA transcripts, including messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and others, produced by the genome of a cell or organism at a specific time. It serves as a dynamic blueprint of gene activity, helping scientists decode how genes respond to environmental changes or diseases, and it's revolutionized fields like personalized medicine by revealing hidden layers of cellular function.

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