Geenitason
Geenitason is a term used in genetics and related fields to denote the gene level as a unit of analysis. The concept emphasizes genes as discrete entities, including their DNA sequence, regulatory elements, and expression patterns, rather than broader networks or pathways. In practice, geenitason approaches examine data that originate at the level of individual genes—such as sequence variants within a gene, gene expression levels across tissues, and gene-specific regulatory activity—and relate these to phenotypes.
Relation to other analytical levels: At the molecular level, researchers study nucleotides, proteins, and biochemical processes.
Data types and methods: Gene-centric analyses utilize genomic variants (for example, SNPs and copy-number variations within
Applications and limitations: Geenitason concepts aid in disease gene discovery, pharmacogenomics, and functional genomics by highlighting
Etymology and usage: The term appears mainly in Dutch-language literature and discussions. It is not universally