One gene can tell you a lot about your risk for developing cancer and how well you’re likely to respond to cancer treatment. But there’s only so much one gene can do, and in your body, it’s working alongside thousands of other genes, proteins and molecules to support everything your body needs to live.

Where ‘omics come in

That’s where ‘omics come in. The term comes from the Greek word “ome,” meaning group or whole, and...