On the use and misuse of pangenome and related terms

David Edwards

doi:10.1038/s41467-026-68624-9

On the use and misuse of pangenome and related terms

David Edwards

School of Biological Sciences

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The growth of pangenomics has been rapid, as data and tools improve over time. However, care should be taken to avoid the misuse of pangenome and related terms, with clarity and precision taking precedent over fashion and trends.

Original language	English
Article number	749
Journal	Nature Communications
Volume	17
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-68624-9
Publication status	Published - Dec 2026

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