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3D genome sequencing technology in its mid-teens: past, present, and future
1Life Sciences Institute and The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, Zhejiang Province, China.
Trends in Genetics : TIG
|August 22, 2025
Summary
High-throughput sequencing technologies like Hi-C have revolutionized three-dimensional (3D) genome biology, mapping chromatin folding and revealing how genome organization impacts nuclear functions. This field continues to expand, deepening our understanding of complex biological systems.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- The genome is organized into chromatin, a complex of DNA, proteins, and RNA.
- Chromatin's dynamic structure influences genome function and nuclear properties.
- Understanding 3D genome organization is crucial for deciphering cellular processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review breakthroughs in sequencing-based technologies for mapping 3D genomic landscapes.
- To highlight the rapid growth and expansion of the 3D genome biology field.
- To explore future frontiers in 3D genome biology research.
Main Methods:
- High-throughput DNA sequencing methods, including Hi-C and ChIA-PET, have been pivotal.
- These technologies enable genome-wide mapping of chromatin folding architectures.
- Advancements since 2009 have driven the field of 3D genome biology.
Main Results:
- Sequencing technologies have pioneered the mapping of 3D genome structures.
- The field of 3D genome biology has grown significantly over the past 15 years.
- There is a deepening understanding of how genome organization affects nuclear functions.
Conclusions:
- Sequencing-based technologies are essential tools for exploring 3D genomic landscapes.
- The field of 3D genome biology is rapidly advancing and holds great promise.
- Future research will continue to uncover the intricate relationship between genome organization and biological functions.
Keywords:
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