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Transcriptomics in bioinformatics refers to the study of the transcriptome, which is the complete set of RNA molecules produced by the genome of an organism. It involves the analysis and interpretation of gene expression patterns, including the identification and quantification of different types of RNA molecules, such as messenger RNA (mRNA), non-coding RNA (ncRNA), and small RNA molecules. Transcriptomics aims to understand the dynamic changes in gene expression levels and patterns under different conditions, such as during development, disease, or in response to environmental stimuli. This field utilizes various computational and statistical methods to analyze large-scale transcriptomic data, including next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies, microarrays, and other high-throughput techniques. The insights gained from transcriptomics can provide valuable information about gene function, regulatory networks, and potential biomarkers for various biological processes and diseases.