Robert Crawford, Tom Charlesworth, Stephen Riffle, Kurt Yardley, Robert Osborne
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Abstract
The integration of genetic and epigenetic information is essential for a comprehensive understanding of genome function and regulation. Traditional sequencing methods often fall short in capturing both genetic variants and epigenetic modifications such as 5-methylcytosine (5mC) and 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) simultaneously. Recent advances in 6-base sequencing have enabled the simultaneous, base-resolution detection of canonical bases and key cytosine modifications in a single workflow. This review explores the biological significance of 5mC and 5hmC, discusses current methods to achieve 6-base sequencing, and highlights recent applications in academic and clinical settings.
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Epigenomics provides the forum to address the rapidly progressing research developments in this ever-expanding field; to report on the major challenges ahead and critical advances that are propelling the science forward. The journal delivers this information in concise, at-a-glance article formats – invaluable to a time constrained community.
Substantial developments in our current knowledge and understanding of genomics and epigenetics are constantly being made, yet this field is still in its infancy. Epigenomics provides a critical overview of the latest and most significant advances as they unfold and explores their potential application in the clinical setting.
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