PALM SPRINGS, California – Combining various types of omics datasets can give investigators a fuller picture of what is going on in biological samples.
This multi-omic approach can be applied to a range of studies, including to better understand the development of the human gut microbiome, predict outcomes among stable ischemic heart disease patients, and give insight into personal health, speakers at this year's Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities meeting said. However, they noted that the approach isn't without challenges.